PHOTO OP: Oscar in Repose
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STUDY: Bears Best at Keeping Secrets
STUDY: Bears Best at Keeping Secrets
According to a new study from Pepperdine University, bears are among the best in the animal kingdom at keeping secrets. Researchers wouldn’t speculate on why that is, but outside observers told The Fluffington Post that they suspect the research itself could be flawed.
“We guess that the bears weren’t properly interviewed about their secret keeping ability,” said a rival researcher at Emory University. “We’ve run into the same issues with our own study. Have you ever tried to interview a bear?”
Other animals that exercise excellent discretion, according to the Pepperdine study, include lions, tigers, wolves, alligators and bull rhinos.
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Kitten Shocked by How Much Time She Spends on Facebook
Kitten Shocked by How Much Time She Spends on Facebook
Last week Tritia, a cat living in Akureyri, Iceland, installed RescueTime on her computer. “She really wanted to know what apps were taking the most time away from her work so she could be more productive,” said a friend with knowledge of the situation. “She was stunned that she spends more than 6 hours each month on Facebook.”
Researchers, however, say that’s actually pretty average.
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California Pup Punked by 4-Year-Old Girl
California Pup Punked by 4-Year-Old Girl
Finn, a Havanese dog from Long Beach, CA was told he was going to Disney Land. And he believed it, too.
Turns out, it was nothing but a cruel joke played by his housemate, a 4-year-old girl with a penchant for mayhem.
Finn ditched the hat once the tears stopped flowing.
Submitted by Michelle Hall.
EXCLUSIVE: Senate-Seeking Cat Promises Job Creation if Elected
EXCLUSIVE: Senate-Seeking Cat Promises Job Creation if Elected
By now you’ve likely heard that a cat is running for a U.S. senate seat in the great state of Virginia. His name is Hank, and his goal is to shake up Washington.
“Hank saw that [Democratic senator] James Webb was not seeking re-election, and decided the time was perfect to offer Virginia something new,” Matthew O’Leary, the cat’s campaign manager, tells The Fluffington Post.
Like many politicians on the campaign trail, Hank’s primary concern is job creation. “Hank understands how important jobs are,” says O’Leary, citing the candidate’s plan to invest in government infrastructure and sustainable industries that he believes will lead to job growth.
Whether or not you agree with his policies, there’s no denying that Hank brings something new to the political arena, and his campaign is counting on the support of disillusioned voters. “Practically every single person who supports Hank no longer believes that their Congressman is representing the best interests of the people,” says O’Leary. “We must restore our faith in our leaders, and the only way we can do so is by electing those who cannot be corrupted.”
O’Leary cites Hank’s stray cat past as an important building block of his character. “No other candidate was living on the streets just after birth, and looking death itself in the eyes,” he says. “Hank has a strong resolve. He will not bow to corporate or Washington insider interests.”
Whether Hank has a shot as an independent candidate remains to be seen. To be on the ballot in November, he’ll need 10,000 signatures, though O’Leary points out that Strom Thurmond and Lisa Murkowski both won their races as write-in candidates.