UK ISPs Restore Access to Wikipedia Scorpions Album Cover

Update: The Internet Watchdog Foundation has backed down, and access to the Wikipedia page depicting The Scorpions' "Virgin Killer" album cover  has been restored for UK visitors. "The IWF now says that given...

Insect ultimate fighting a moral quagmire

This is news to me, but apparently insect cage matches are all the rage in Japan.Many bug enthusiasts, however, say pitting insects against each other is cruel and inhumane.  On the flipside, others say...

Scorpions on a plane delay Vietnam flight

""We don`t know yet how the scorpions got on the plane. We are coordinating with relevant agencies to investigate the incident," said Van.In April, a Vietnam Airlines flight to Tokyo was delayed after a passenger told airport officials his white mouse had gone missing en...

Art Instalation Shut Down at the VAG

Statements have been issued, and Vancouver has a new art world controversy. There are reports that 4 of the caged animals died over the weekend, and the SPCA has closed down the actual art installation that...

Migrant Convicted For Leaving Baby Under Bush Near Douglas

Mexican illegal immigrant convicted of child abuse. He abandoned a 16-month-old girl under a mesquite bush as Border Patrol agents closed in.

Venom protein may lead to brain cancer cure (Reuters)

" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Doctors seeking treatments for malignant brain tumors have found promise in the venom of scorpions, according to a study released on Friday. The study showed that a synthetic version of a protein found in the venom of giant yellow Israeli scorpions...

Scorpion flavored cocktails: South of the Border

Other cultures. other tastes, even though we think of Mexico as only spanish speaking, the people in the high mountains in and around Oaxaca prove us wrong.

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