Japanese Study Finds Cats Can Recognize Their Own Names: A new study out of Japan shows that cats' grasp of our words is closer to a dog's than we think, as researchers determined that cats are quite capable of recognizing the sound of their own names, even when said among a bunch of words that have the same length and accents. Of course, recognizing that you’ve called their name - and having them actually give a good crap that you have - are two entirely different things.
Mick Jagger Recovering After Heart Procedures: Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is resting comfortably after a successful a heart valve procedure and a stent inserted into a sagging artery. Meanwhile, by some odd quirk of fate which modern science has yet to fully understand, bandmate Keith Richards celebrated Mick’s recovery by lighting up another cigarette and pouring himself a long snort of single malt scotch.
Fossil of Ancient Four-Legged Whale Found in Peru: Paleontologists in Peru report the discovery of a magnificent 43-million-year-old whale fossil which had four legs, webbed feet and hooves - which scientists say could not only swim, but also walk on land. So, what’s the big deal? I can do that!
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