Thursday, January 20, 2005

Amusing news

We could all use more humourous news these days... here's two articles I found funny:

HOW MUCH POSTAGE FOR A FRUIT FLY?
As geneticists increasingly use fruit flies for their research, some are
running into legal trouble trying to find the insects.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/01/17/fruit-flies050117.html

DEATH BEATS HALIFAX: GEORGE WASHINGTON
A 229-year-old letter by George Washington that describes Halifax as a
dreadful place that soldiers would rather die than stay in will be sold
at auction this weekend.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/01/18/halifax-washington-050118.html

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