Monday, August 8, 2005

Aztec. Nahuatl-speaking people who in the 15th and early 16th centuries ruled a large empire in what is now central and southern Mexico. [Archaeology - Topix.net]
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Trees that tell stories. Harv Burman pulls a palm-sized, bumble bee-colored GPS device from his park ranger uniform, and his fingers dance across the keypad. [Archaeology - Topix.net]
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Galapagos Plants, Wildlife Under Threat. The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the world's rarest flora and fauna. But the wildlife that inspired naturalist Charles Darwin's theory of evolution are threatened by humans and invasive species. [NPR Topics: Health & Science]
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A giant octopus takes on a shark. A giant octopus takes on a shark in a video like something from a horror movie, Octopuses are remarkable creatures, and are much more intelligent than you may think. [digg]
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Make Moonshine With a CPU. A guy successfully distills high proof alcohol using the heat from his processor. Very Cool. With pictures. [digg]
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