PHOTO OP: Restful Reflection
Via Miguel Michán.
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Polar Bear Plunge Added to the Olympics as Demonstration Sport
Polar Bear Plunge Added to the Olympics as Demonstration Sport
Polar bear sporting enthusiasts will be excited to learn that the “polar bear plunge,” a triathlon style event that combines a 2,500 meter swim with a 5,000 kilometer snow run and a fishing skills competition, will be added to the 2012 Olympics in London. The sport will be designated a “demonstration” event, meaning that no medal will be awarded. Because London is not warm enough for the snow run, that portion of the event will take place in the northern Norway town of Tromsø.
Via Dave Hogg.
PHOTO OP: So Close I Can Taste It
PHOTO OP: So Close I Can Taste It
Via Adam Foster.
Intrepid Duckling Bravely Climbs Indifferent Cat
Intrepid Duckling Bravely Climbs Indifferent Cat
Exhibiting behavior that many onlookers called “foolhardy” and “reckless,” one daring young duckling – named “Duckie,” according to sources – climbed Willie the cat and sat atop his back for a full 15 minutes. At that point, Willie appeared to become bored and rolled over.
Via AlishaV.
Kitten Signs Record Deal With Internet Retailer
Kitten Signs Record Deal With Internet Retailer
In a move that many industry watchers believe was a long-time coming, Internet retail giant Amazon.com announced today the formation of their own record label. The company already has its own movie studio and book publishing arm, so many feel that entering the music business makes sense.
Though the launch of the label was not unexpected, pundits and analysts were very surprised by the choice of first signed act. Amazon announced that it has signed a two record deal with a little known punk rock band fronted by a kitten from Pittsburgh, PA. The band, Cat Scratch Fever, is expected to drop its first EP in AmazonMP3 format sometime this summer.
Via hlehto.