https://www.theguardian.com/environ...11/cape-fur-seals-rabies-surfers-south-africa
seals with rabies alarm South Africa’s surfers

 

Trader Joe's ‘Everything But the Bagel’ is being confiscated at the airport in Korea

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The product has been illegal there for two years, as poppy seeds are designated as a narcotic, according to Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Koreans on social media have recently been sharing accounts of a stricter approach at the airport.

 

 

Trader Joe's ‘Everything But the Bagel’ is being confiscated at the airport in Korea
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That's very interesting as I have always wondered about this possible issue too.

I take it that was South Korea.

In the comedy series, "Seinfeld", they did an episode where Elaine failed a drug test and nobody knew why until some stranger told her it was the seeds in the bagels. It was too close to her requested retest time, so she had to ask an old woman for her, well, intestinal fluid, and she submitted that for the test. When the test results came back, her employer informed her that she was menopausal and might have osteoporosis (ha ha). The character Elaine is portrayed to be around 27 or so years of age.

 

so she had to ask an old woman for her, well, intestinal fluid...

Gross!

 

Gross!

It wasn't that gross ... It was a urine sample, if I remember well ...

 

Urine samples don't come from the intestines.

Think bladder.

 

Gross!

Ha. Yes many people are afraid of urine. "Oh my god, I got urine on my finger!". "Geeze God help me!". ha ha.
Like it is the worst thing to ever come out of a person. Despite rumors I do not believe that urine is sterile, but the bacterial content is low. It's not great, but it's not the worst either. To see the worst, check out the back door substance. Now that's just downright nasty

 

Urine samples don't come from the intestines.

Think bladder.

Yes, the intestines have something to do with it, but I think the kidneys would be the real source and the bladder is just for temporary storage.
Are we done with our digestive system lessons now? (ha ha).

 

https://www.oregonmetro.gov/metro-alert-and-closure-information

Leeches reported at Blue Lake Regional Park
Visitors to Blue Lake Regional Park, as well as residents who live along Blue Lake, have reported finding leeches on their bodies after leaving the lake. Metro has notified state agencies about the sightings. Leeches occur naturally in Oregon.
Metro has placed signs in the reported areas. No reports so far have been made by visitors to the swim beach.
After spending time in areas where there may be leeches, do a full body check, similar to how you would check for ticks. If you find a leech on your body, do not panic. Do not try to pull the leech off or use salt to remove it. In most cases, removing leeches does not require a visit to a healthcare professional. If you need guidance on how to safely remove leeches and care for any wounds they have left, contact your healthcare provider for advice.
If you find a leech on your body, please let Metro know by calling 503-665-4995 or emailing parksandnature@oregonmetro.gov.

 

https://www.oregonmetro.gov/metro-alert-and-closure-information

Leeches? Your residential streets are filled with them.

 

Leeches? Your residential streets are filled with them.

The some of the ones in Portland are, I don't live in Portland.

 

Cocky Bennett Was 120 When He Died. Also, He Was A Parrot.


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The bird was known for his comic catchphrases, such as “one at time gentlemen, please” when other birds harassed him, and, famously, “if I had another bloody feather I'd fly!”

 

A cool place to visit (our last visit was 2019) but be aware of the possible danger.

 

 

Need to ban assault katanas.

 

https://olympic.org.nz/news/nzoc-statement

On July 22, a drone was flown over the New Zealand women's football team training session in St Etienne.

Team support members immediately reported the incident to police, leading to the drone operator, who has been identified as a support staff member of the wider Canadian Women's football team, to be detained.

The NZOC has formally lodged the incident with the IOC integrity unit and has asked Canada for a full review.

Team Canada has issued an apology and is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Oh, Canada.

 

Need to ban assault katanas.

https://www.sgvtribune.com/2024/07/...cion-of-killing-wife-with-sword-in-san-dimas/

According to sheriff’s officials, investigators have now determined that Weichien Huang and her wife were arguing at their home and Huang attacked her wife with a sword.

Huang’s wife, Chen Chen Fei, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

“At some point, Huang attacked Fei with a sword,” sheriff’s officials said. “Fei’s mother was also attacked and severely injured; however, (she) was able to gain control of the sword and fled the residence looking for help.”

 

Australian hockey star amputates finger to play at Olympics

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Matt Dawson badly broke a digit on his right hand during team training in Perth two weeks ago, and recovery from surgery to repair it would have taken months.

So, the 30-year-old decided to have the finger removed from the knuckle up in order to take part in his third Games, shocking his team-mates and coach.

 

Australian hockey star amputates finger to play at Olympics
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He doesn't go also by the name of "Forrest Gump" by any chance, does he?