Residing at the top of the tallest building in London is a luxury outside the means of many, but not, it seems, for a six month old red fox, who revelled in his city fantasy for an entire fortnight before being evicted. Dubbed 'Romeo' by his … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2011
Hundreds of Endangered Animal Species Found in Luggage
In a preposterous display of animal autocracy, an Indonesian man has attempted to smuggle hundreds of endangered animal species out of Thailand before being nabbed at a baggage X-ray in Suvarnabhumi Airport recently. Flabbergasted authorities … [Read more...]
Irish legends of Giants Not Just Kids’ Bedtime Stories
The word 'giant', conceived in 1297, comes from the Gigantes in Greek Mythology. Since then, the term has largely been associated with towering buffoons who eat people, or large creatures of power who dwell within the pages of kids' bedtime … [Read more...]
Polar Bears Patrol Doomsday Vault at the End of the World
If you were to protect the world's most precious cargo, where would you hide it? Chances are it would be in the far north, at the end of the world, where the only creatures mad enough to inhabit such a place are monster polar bears and obstinate … [Read more...]
A Symbol of Love Bleeds the Water in Kenya Dry
Regarded as a symbol of secrecy and love in ancient Greece and Rome, the rose is a curious flower, one that has been revered throughout the ages. Its irrefutable appeal has meant it is often the subject of desire, particularly during times of … [Read more...]
Ghost Sightings Force Theme Park Ride to Relocate
On a typical day at an English construction site, one would expect to experience hard hats, brickie's bums and mounds of chips smothered in beans and cheese - not headless monks, moving objects and sudden feelings of coldness. However such were … [Read more...]