Jan 10 2007

Interesting way to clear a mine field

i don’t know if this is real or not but it’s funny and disturbing.


Jan 9 2007

links for 2007-01-10


Jan 9 2007

Botanical Record-Breakers

continuing the odd trivia theme i guess

plant trivia

The raffia palm (Raphia regalis) of tropical Africa has huge pinnate leaves up to 80 feet (24 m) long.

that’s a long leaf


Jan 9 2007

The Most Dangerous Toys Ever

the top ten most dangerous toys of all time.

I had some serious fun with #1


Jan 9 2007

101 Amazing Earth Facts

SPACE.com — 101 Amazing Earth Facts
some kind of neat stuff here.

for example:

6. How much space dust falls to Earth each year?

Estimates vary, but the USGS says at least 1,000 million grams, or roughly 1,000 tons of material enters the atmosphere every year and makes its way to Earths surface.