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Whale culture
a new study finds strong evidence that a group of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Gulf of Maine (map) is sharing a newly observed feeding behavior via their social networks. (See related blog: “Sharks Have Social Networks, Learn From Friends.”)
That behavior, called lobtail feeding, was first recorded in 1 whale in the Gulf of Maine in 1980. Since then, 278 humpback whales—out of 700 observed individuals that frequent the Stellwagen Bank (map) area—have employed the strategy
Dogs are grooming
A nice joint venture: Dogs become family members, getting groomed etc, and in return stand guard at night. Exactly what they are doing with other kinds of apes.
A Warning From History
TV’s best fake websites
This explains SOPA and all the other nonsense legislation coming from that industry.
Expanded inferno
The GoPro story
watching gopro videos is a good way to appreciate why their founder is now in the billionaire club. this is extremely visceral recording.
When Nick Woodman developed the GoPro camera, he had no idea that the brand would one day make him a billionaire. What was special about this lover of adventure sports that made him a highly successful entrepreneur? Was it just about being lucky, about being at the right place with the right product at the right time, or were there other qualities that went into the making of this new billionaire?
Elephant computer interface
Food pictures
To commemorate the ridiculous time 100 issue (like this guy), here is a classic.
Gregor J. Rothfuss 