The Land Unknown
Just when you think we know everything there is to know about life on Earth, they find enough new types of animals to cast a new Disney animated movie. In the shadow of Mt. Everest, yet.
You can read all about it at http://tinyurl.com/kutm7
My favorite is the giant wasp that injects a flesh-disolving venom that can kill humans, even yaks. It reminds me of the giant wasps from "Monster from Green Hell." Minus the cheesy acting and special effects, of course.
What does this have to do with commodities? Nothing. But the discovery of new life forms on "boring old Earth" is one of the things I find most fascinating.
Everest Expedition Uncovers New Species
Mt. Everest and the Himalaya mountain range conjure images of llamas and Sherpas loaded with heavy packs. But tucked into the cold shadows of the world's tallest mountain are biologically diverse hotspots filled with poorly known plants and animals found nowhere else on the globe.
You can read all about it at http://tinyurl.com/kutm7
My favorite is the giant wasp that injects a flesh-disolving venom that can kill humans, even yaks. It reminds me of the giant wasps from "Monster from Green Hell." Minus the cheesy acting and special effects, of course.
What does this have to do with commodities? Nothing. But the discovery of new life forms on "boring old Earth" is one of the things I find most fascinating.
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posted by Sean Brodrick @ 3:59 PM
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