It’s Weirdnessday again!
- Chinese farmer jailed for making a rubber alien.
- Woman gives birth, fights off bees, starts wildfire in Northern California.
- New photos reveal giant Easter Island moai statues are covered in mysterious symbols.
- How to overthrow a Martian dictatorship.
- The first evidence of recognised same-sex relationships is 4,500 years old.
- Ancient Greek zombies discovered.
- Scientists discover fundamental property of light.
- Want to play a part in The Wicker Man?
- Elder shamans of the Amazon publish 500-page Encyclopedia of traditional medicine to preserve their knowledge. (via @disinfo)
- Pre-order your jetpack now!
- Metaphor map charts the images that structure our thinking.
- How a newborn baby sees you.
- Ufology: A dying subject?
- Irish town built a memorial to thank Native Americans who helped during Famine.
- Zuckerberg thinks telepathy tech is on its way. I knew it!
- The everyday birth of a mysterious atmospheric sprite.
Quote of the Day:
Says he’s got a thing about burning witches – some of these were mighty fine bitches.