[robtcorl]

I'm sorry Rob, during my stint in Australia I failed to climb up a tree and patiently wait underneath a koala's butt-hole until it let one rip.

We'll have to wait for some native Aussies to weigh in.

Sounds like something Dave could do for the team.

Edit, it seems Dave was posting at the same time.

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[FantasticMrFox]

Actually, what I find much more fascinating than koala farts is wombat poop. It's cubic, and Wikipedia has interesting things to report on it:

'They are not commonly seen, but leave ample evidence of their passage, treating fences as minor inconveniences to be gone through or under, and leaving distinctive cubic feces.[5] As wombats arrange these feces to mark territories and attract mates, it is believed that the cubic shape makes them more stackable and less likely to roll, which gives this shape a biological advantage. The method by which the wombat produces them is not well understood, but it is believed that the wombat intestine stretches preferentially at the walls. The adult wombat produces between 80 and 100, two-centimetre (0.8 in) pieces of feces in a single night, and four to eight pieces each bowel movement.'

Stackable poop - what exciting times we live in! Equally interesting is its chosen method of defence:

'Their primary defence is their toughened rear hide, with most of the posterior made of cartilage. This, combined with its lack of a meaningful tail, makes it difficult for any predator that follows the wombat into its tunnel to bite and injure its target. When attacked, wombats dive into a nearby tunnel, using their rumps to block a pursuing attacker.[17] A wombat may allow an intruder to force its head over the wombat's back, and then use its powerful legs to crush the skull of the predator against the roof of the tunnel, or drive it off with two-legged kicks, like those of a donkey.'

Crushing skulls, oh my. And then, of course, there is the infamous combat wombat:

[robtcorl]

Actually, what I find much more fascinating than koala farts is wombat poop. It's cubic, and Wikipedia has interesting things to report on it:

'They are not commonly seen, but leave ample evidence of their passage, treating fences as minor inconveniences to be gone through or under, and leaving distinctive cubic feces.[5] As wombats arrange these feces to mark territories and attract mates, it is believed that the cubic shape makes them more stackable and less likely to roll, which gives this shape a biological advantage. The method by which the wombat produces them is not well understood, but it is believed that the wombat intestine stretches preferentially at the walls. The adult wombat produces between 80 and 100, two-centimetre (0.8 in) pieces of feces in a single night, and four to eight pieces each bowel movement.'

Stackable poop - what exciting times we live in! Equally interesting is its chosen method of defence:

'Their primary defence is their toughened rear hide, with most of the posterior made of cartilage. This, combined with its lack of a meaningful tail, makes it difficult for any predator that follows the wombat into its tunnel to bite and injure its target. When attacked, wombats dive into a nearby tunnel, using their rumps to block a pursuing attacker.[17] A wombat may allow an intruder to force its head over the wombat's back, and then use its powerful legs to crush the skull of the predator against the roof of the tunnel, or drive it off with two-legged kicks, like those of a donkey.'

Crushing skulls, oh my. And then, of course, there is the infamous combat wombat:

You can only find cool stuff like that on THE THREAD my friends.

[Racer X 69]

Pretty messed up series, but pretty funny too.

I love that show . . . . . .

[Racer X 69]

Sweet Mary Jane...

Sixto Rodriguez - Sugar Man - YouTube

Speaking of Mary J - if you're not familiar with Rodriguez and his story I would recommend watching Searching for Sugarman. It's a fascinating tale. Music business, eh...

Searching for Sugar Man (2012) | Watch Free Documentaries Online

Great little docco. Best of all, as a Saffa, it really resonates with me. I've watched it several times now.

60 Minutes did a story on him a few years ago. Amazing story.

[MarkJerling]

60 Minutes did a story on him a few years ago. Amazing story.

The thing is, while virtually unknown in the USA, he had cult status in South Africa. Imagine turning up in a country for a concert and being treated like royalty when, at home, no-one knows who you are.

[tim60]

Mark,


who are you going for in the World Cup of Real Football, in Japan.


South Africa or New Zealand.


Or are you having an eachway bet to increase your chance of half winning?

[robtcorl]

I'm not buying the new K, whatever it's going to be called, either.

[Racer X 69]

I'm not buying the new K, whatever it's going to be called, either.

Me either.

I already have the best digital camera ever, the K-1.

[savoche]

The K-... hic... K-what?

Umm, good night, folks!

[robtcorl]

The K-... hic... K-what?

Umm, good night, folks!

[Racer X 69]

Our friend Savoche loves his potato wine, eh?

[robtcorl]

From the Missouri Conservation Department:
"Fox squirrels have sweat glands between their toes. When a squirrel gets excited or hot, its paw prints become wet from sweat."

No wonder Otis needs a steady supply of beer.

[gaweidert]

I'm not buying the new K, whatever it's going to be called, either.

I already have money set aside for it. Depends upon it's performance specs. If it is geared for sports and wildlife use I will get it.

[MarkJerling]

Mark,


who are you going for in the World Cup of Real Football, in Japan.


South Africa or New Zealand.


Or are you having an eachway bet to increase your chance of half winning?

Well, I'll support the Springboks until they lose to the All Blacks and then I'll support the All Blacks. Simple really!

Edit: The Springboks have already lost against the All Blacks. Drat.