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Tiny Hamster Lives Charmed Life
Meet Sophia, the royal hamster of the Principality of Monaco. Though most are familiar with the small, exotic city-state on the French Riviera, and its monarch Prince Albert II, few are aware that the nation has enjoyed the services of an official royal rodent since the late-1800s. A BBC documentary set to air in April will shed light on Sophia, who spends much of her time playing baccarat at Monaco’s famous Monte Carlo Casino.
Via Shandi-lee.
Is This a Tiny Puppy or a Giant Ball?
Scientists at MIT are struggling with an issue of photographic perspective. At first glance, the image above appears to be of a tiny puppy laying next to a tennis ball.
“But what if it’s actually a normal-sized dog laying next to a giant novelty tennis ball?” asks Dr. Norman Friedlander, an aesthetics researcher. He posed this very question to his colleagues, and what was once dismissed as a cute little puppy photo has become a scientific quandary for the ages.
Via Tombygirl.
Local Cat Makes a Living on Couch Cushion Change
After nearly six months of fruitless job searching, an area cat has taken the plunge into every couch she’s ever sat on. What she discovered is enough coin to pay her rent, cable and grocery bills.
“Most people overlook the value hidden right under their asses,” says economic analyst James Chan, who interviewed the cat on her now-trendsetting lifestyle.
Via potasium0.
PHOTO OP: The Distinguished Gentlepups
Via Kylie Johnston.
Canine Kickball Champ Signs 7-Figure Endorsement Deal
Kickball legend Cupcake has signed a major endorsement deal with Petco. In exchange for $1.2 million, the sports star will don the brand’s logo during every home game and appear as a spokepup in two TV commercials.
Via blausky.
