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| October 9, 2012
Category: News
Bacteria That Produces Gold
| October 8, 2012
At a time when the value of gold has reached an all-time high, Michigan State University researchers have discovered a bacterium’s ability to withstand incredible amounts of toxicity is key to creating 24-karat gold.
“Microbial alchemy is what we’re doing – transforming gold from something that has no value into a solid, precious metal that’s valuable,” said Kazem Kashefi, assistant professor of microbiology and molecular genetics.
Oops. Man Mistakenly Sexts Entire Contact List
| October 8, 2012
Have you ever had that dream where you find yourself in a public place totally naked? Well, that must have been the feeling Craig Evans when he finally realized he had mistakenly sent lewd pictures to everyone on his phone’s contact list, including two under aged girls. Their parents were not amused
The appeals court agreed that it couldn’t conclude Evans had targeted any minor. For, indeed, he was targeting one person, who was entirely of age. It’s just that those BlackBerrys are very hard to operate. Or something.
Free Tattoo Removal
| October 6, 2012
Global Bacon Shortage ‘Unavoidable’ Next Year
| October 6, 2012
With pork costs rising, Great Britain is facing a bacon and sausage shortage as pig farmers cut back on herd size. But the problem may soon become global.
Thieves Will Rob You For Your iPhone 5
| October 5, 2012
I am not saying you WILL be robbed for your iPhone 5, but the odds are pretty damn good. Even if you aren’t robbed, you still have to worry about it being held for ransom by criminal masterminds like this.
A new report by New York police shows thefts of Apple products up in the city 40% compared to last year, outstripping a rise in the overall crime rate for the city. Officials say from January through Sept. 21, there were 11,447 thefts of Apple products.
