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deguspice ([personal profile] deguspice) wrote2013-04-12 12:33 am
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Wait Wait - News - 2013-04-06

Here are some more tidbits from NPR's news quiz show "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!"

This week's items share a common animal theme.

http://www.fibreworksfarm.com/shetland/sheep.htm

"With mature rams, it is important to make sure they do not get too familiar. I use a shepherd's cane to tap them on the shins if they crowd or get pushy. Hitting them on the head will only trigger a butting response so is to be avoided. I find using a harsh growl in my voice and thinking of them as lamb chops/prey also helps if they start to become aggressive."


http://www.today.com/style/target-apologizes-manatee-label-plus-size-dress-1C9215043
Target apologizes for 'manatee' label on plus-size dress

http://nhregister.com/articles/2013/03/30/news/new_haven/doc515626be97802082374043.txt
New Haven police officer barks like dog, tricks suspects into surrendering

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57578438-1/sea-lion-may-be-first-nonhuman-mammal-to-keep-a-beat/
Sea lion may be first nonhuman mammal to keep a beat


And lastly, despite what WWDTM said, Snopes says the story about sheep being sold as poodles is false.
http://www.snopes.com/critters/lurkers/poodlesheep.asp