Friday, November 19, 2010

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Man loves Donkey a bit too much


Someone thought of this image for a while and then thought of it more whilst drawing it....ummmm keep in mind Donkey's do not understand 'yes' if being asked to do something...WRONG!


Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Bug Candy











Candy that coats bugs and are eaten sold by Hotlix. Apparently been around for 20 years. Wow...I've been missing out :S









Thursday, May 20, 2010

Squashy Toes are much prettier - Look....























Some Asian fathers in the past liked their daughters to have special squashed feet because they are dainty and probably cannot run very far. My dad who is Asian did not like me enough, and my feet are normal, and I can run. There fore I am not a good representation of this story... :S

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Infantilism - WRONG






















Infantilism is an "abnormal" condition in which an adult retains infantile characteristics. The adult carries out infantile behaviour often with the aid of a helper in their activities.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Monday, June 05, 2006

The Guinea Worm



Guinea worm is a parasitic worm that infects, grows and matures in humans. The worms are native to Africa, but can be found in remote villages in the Rajastan desert of India and Yemen.

Guinea worm larvae infect water fleas that live in standing water. Those drinking the water become infected. After a period of a year worms reach adulthood and mate with the others inside. They pierce through the intestinal wall. Males of the species die and females travel through the body. They mature to a length of 3 metres ending up near the surface of the skin. Commonly in the lower limbs. They begin to cause irritaion, burning blisters and painful swelling. Carriers feel most soothed in the water where their blisters then burst. The worm comes out and releases millions of larvae into the water. Inside the water the cycle begins again where the larvae are swallowed by water fleas.

Carriers may have a fever, swelling, severe pain and blisters when the worm is ready to come out. The worm can slowly be removed by winding it around a stick and pulling out bit by bit once the blisters have burst over a period of weeks to months. Surgery can also help with a dose of antibiotics.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Friday, May 19, 2006

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Hairy Lobster



This newly spotted (a few months ago) hairy lobster was found 2300 metres under the South Pacific Ocean South of Easter Island.

It has been named the 'Yeti Crab' around about 15 cm long and of a white color. Its pincers are covered in furry or hair like strands.

It happens to be blind with only the vestige of a membrane in place of eyes. From observation it may be a carnivor, consuming bacteria that may live in its furry hair like strands.

These guys are such a special new find they have had a new family created for them named Kiwaida, derived from Kiwa - the goddess of crusaceans in Polynesian mythology.

Thanks Rebecca :)