Donkey suits are no laughing matter in Azerbaijan, says a recent article from the New York Times . In a move that some say signals a crackdown on online media, Azeri blogger Adnan Hajizada was recently arrested on charges of hooliganism for allegedly attacking two men, although some witnesses disagreed with the charge. The back story: Hajizada recently appeared in a spoof video wearing a donkey suit...
Faced with a bevy of logistical challenges, the U.S. Marine Corps has gone old school in its efforts in Afghanistan. In the extreme terrain, mules and donkeys are recognized as crucial components of military supply chains. But where do you find recruits skilled in mule packing? As it turns out, you make your own--Mule School is in session at the Marine Corps's Mountain Warfare Training Center,...
No theme this time. Just oddness. The SPCA is investigating after four zebras recently died at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. According to the report in the Langley Advance , the animals died of exertional myopathy after two Cape buffalo were introduced into their enclosure. The report states that the buffalo were able to interact with the zebras and other enclosure residents, which included ostriches...
Historical reenactment is a ripe subject for an odd news-ter such as myself--horses, actors, noisy, spook-inducing exploding things. It's a veritable recipe for blog topics. But this one's a bit different. Because, really, we're all affected. Now--don't panic--but a mule barge is threatening national security. It seems the staff at Hugh Moore Historical Park in Pennsylvania have run...
