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Researchers: Hamsters Could Be a Source of Green Energy
Scientists in Edinburgh, Scotland have been studying the effects of hamsters running on carpet. The static electricity generated in their fur could be enough to power small household appliances and lights.
Whether or not this may lead to an independence from fossil fuels will require more research.
Hector, submitted by Hannah.
Kansas Kitten Looks Dashing in New Scarf
Pippa, age eight months, who once battled a chill on those cold winter nights, is now warm and toasty thanks to her new kitty scarf. She also looks pretty sharp, if we do say so ourselves.
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Submitted by Jessica Fiorini.
Cats Mimicking Internet Memes Could Destroy Universe, Say Scientists
Scientists at the CERN laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland have expressed serious concerns about the recent trend of cats copying popular Internet memes.
“It’s a paradoxical feedback loop,” says Johann Necker, noted particle physicist and author of Cats: Could They Be the Death of Us?, published in this month’s Journal of Mathematical Physics.
“Cats have reached critical mass on the Internet. When cats impersonate those memes, and then people post photos of the impersonations back to the Internet, the cycle accelerates, with energy readings off the charts,” Necker explains. “My colleagues and I believe it could generate a black hole on earth.”
While others in the physics community are less alarmed, most advocate a “better safe than sorry” policy, and advise cat owners to restrict feline web surfing until more data is collected.
Photos submitted by Jenna Olejniczak (Riley) and Matt Wilginer (Fievel).
PHOTO OP: “Anticipation”
Submitted by Sarah Kessler.
Sarcastic Pup “Thrilled” About New Snow Boots
Baxter Napoleon, age three (pictured above), was “really thrilled” upon receiving his first pair of winter snow boots. He “couldn’t wait” to try them on, and will “totally wear them” at every chance he gets.
Submitted by Megan.
