Naturalists have discovered that orangutans can not only swim but that they also know how to fish. The orangutans in Borneo were previously thought to be non swimmers but they have learnt how to swim across the river to get to the best fruits. They have also learnt how to use a tree branch as…
Month: April 2008
£150,000 Watch That Can’t tell the Time
A luxury watch with a price tag of £150,000 has sold out within 48 hours of going on sale. That might not seem surprising but the watch is unusual because it doesn’t tell the time. It has a crocodile skin strap and is made from steel salvaged from the wreck of the titanic encrusted with…
Super Rats
Some rats are now becoming resistant to normal poisoning techniques and have been dubbed “super rats“. The rats which have been found in the West Country have a mutant gene which helps them develop resistance to the poisons. If all else fails I guess they will have to resort to using an army of cats…
Throwaway Pets
According to this article pets are the latest victims of Britain’s throwaway society. Figures from the RSPCA show that 7,347 animals were rescued from the street last year. Half of this figure were cats, a trend which the article describes as disturbing because cats are traditionally thought of as easy to care for. It appears…
Vicar Applies for Drinks Licence
A vicar in Pennal has applied for a drinks license so that he can sell wine and beer at his church. He says the license is needed to sell drinks at parish functions such as concerts and weddings. He may later open a small bar on the premises in the small cafe at the rear…
How to Value a Tree
A new system is being tried London which will put a value on trees. Trees will be assessed on a number of factors including size, how many people enjoy the tree and the life expectancy of the tree. Taking into account all of those factors a plane tree in central London has recently been valued…
Shower Clean Suit
This is an interesting idea, a suit that can be worn and washed in the shower. It is made from fast drying Australian merino wool and is designed for the Asian market. It is aimed primarily at businessmen who are required to wear a suit in the humidity of an Asian summer. At the end…
Cutting the Hedge
We have spent most of today trimming the hedge that surrounds our garden. Whilst this may seem like an easy task, its not, this hedge has really large thorns. During the day I managed to step on a thorn which pierced through my shoe into my foot and have sustained several other injuries where the…
Penguin in a Wetsuit
Pierre the penguin had a problem with his feathers leaving him with bald patches. Unfortunately, penguins need their waterproof fathers to keep warm whilst in the water. This meant Pierre would sit on the side of the penguin tank shivering whilst the other penguins played in the water. Pierre now has a special penguin wetsuit…
Inchworm Shoes
This is an interesting idea, children’s shoes that can extend as the child grows. The shoes are called inchworm shoes and they can extend by as much as one full shoe size. All you need to do is adjust the shoe to fit by pressing a button and pulling the toe out to the required…