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A summer joke

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Australia’s Camels

With the departure of many [Muslim] cameleers in the early 20th century, and the introduction of motorised transportation in the 1920s and 1930s, some cameleers released their camels into the wild…..[By] 2008, the number of feral camels was estimated to … Continue reading

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Cows in West Bengal

Cows in West Bengal must carry photo ID Source: Here cattle also must have Photo ID proofs – Roots of Indian Hat tip to Graham

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Florida’s Giant African Land Snail

The giant African land snail has a voracious appetite, eating over 500 types of plants and sometimes even consuming plaster and stucco, putting structures at risk. The snails can produce 1,200 eggs in a year and grow up to about the … Continue reading

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Rain

Drunk and weaving in the rainThe rain swept into my faceDown my face, punishing meDrunken rain – out of control –Drunk with power like a manicCar wash. Beating and beating downNot cleansing but punishing‘You should be home’Drunken rain sweeping me … Continue reading

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Say no more!

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Nile Crocodiles in Florida

“Full-grown Nile crocodiles can be 16 feet long. The team….think….Nile crocodiles can thrive in Florida.” Nile Crocodiles Have Moved to Florida | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine They stalk and eat people But what really separates them from the local boys … Continue reading

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The Foundation of Rome: The True Story

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A slacker sheepdog

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Keith Richards at his wisest

Keith Richards was given a turtle for his birthday. Richards: “How old will it get”. His friend: “About 300 years”. Richards: “Now you see why I’m against pets. You get attached to them and then they die.”

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