Scotland: the protector of squirrels is called. . .

June 2, 2006

The Squirrel Tsar. No, really.

the snake in the toilet

From time to time, these things happen. Usually, there’s not much room for a snake to emerge, but given that it was a child on the seat, one can see how the snake seized an opportunity.

Not that we want to think about the whole situation too much.

beach rock

beach rock

Unlike the other rocks I found, it is not worn smooth by the sea.

the man iron

Guys, listen up. The handle’s bigger, the dial’s much simpler (is that an insult?) and it has a racing stripe. Who could ask for anything more?

Wrinkle-free clothing is better than sliced bread, when you get down to it.

Washington: loose marmots

The creatures, which can get to be 30 pounds, are homing in on a retirement community, annoying residents with their burrowing and excreting activities.

Authorities say it is illegal to shoot marmots.

the Crucian carp and oxygen

Scientists are studying the fish that can survive without oxygen for months at a time. Its blood and gill structure have evolved to survive low-oxygen situations in a remarkable manner.