Rare orchid is being kept under police guard

Well, it is 100  years old. That's pretty intense.

King Tut Was Disabled, Malarial, and Inbred

So, it looks like King Tut wasn't exactly a strapping young lad. His parents may have been full siblings, and he may have had a clubbed foot, but he sure was wealthy.

Actually, The article is a fascinating read. Check it out.

Weed, Booze, Cocaine and Other Old School &"Medicine" Ads

Weed, Booze, Cocaine and Other Old School "Medicine" Ads

I love the old adds for Heroine, Cocaine and the like. Amazing that these used to be perfectly acceptable medical treatments, for babies even!

Don't forget to pick up some Asthma Cigarettes on your way home from work!

Makes T-Rex look look tiny

'Predator X', more fearsome than than the T. Rex, terrorized the seas 147 million years ago

Missing link found?

Missing link found? Scientists unveil fossil of 47 million-year-old primate, Darwinius masillae

Yes, this has been all over the internet and all over all the news media in the last few days, but I couldn't resist posting it here too.

Also:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/05/090519-missing-link-found.html

"Venus" may be oldest figurine yet discovered

Sexy "Venus" may be oldest figurine yet discovered

World's Oldest Dog

Don't try teaching her new tricks

awwwww