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infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Her non-lying hips made it onto the cover of 'Rolling Stone,' and that means... more
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WOW ! A total of 64 crates of treasures were buried in the desert by a monk named Tudev, in an attempt to save them from the ransacking of the Mongolian and Soviet armies. Apparently there are at least 20 more... fancy a trip?WOW ! A total of 64 crates of treasures were buried in the desert by a monk named... more
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It seems two journos have decided that the myth of the Mongolian death worm needs to come to an end, so armed with dynamite, the two men are headed to the Gobi Deser to find the 'fabled acid-spitting and lightning-throwing Mongolian death worm.'
Despite it never being documented, the two journalists are following up on the local's claims that the 'Allghoi Khorkhoi' or "intestine worm" does exist.
According to NZPA, the worm apparently jumps out of the sand and kills people by spitting concentrated acid or shooting lightning from its rectum over long distances.
Join me in wishing the journalists all the best of luck in finding it. I have a feeling they'll be looking for a very long time...It seems two journos have decided that the myth of the Mongolian death worm needs to... more
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An "extraordinary" desert creature has been caught on camera for what scientists believe is the first time.
The long-eared jerboa, a tiny nocturnal mammal that is dwarfed by its enormous ears, can be found in deserts in Mongolia and China.
Zoological Society of London (ZSL) scientist Jonathan Baillie said the footage was helping researchers to learn more about the mysterious animal.
The species is classified as endangered on the IUCN Red list.
The unusual animals were filmed in the Gobi desert during an expedition led by Dr Baillie.
Until now, the creatures had proven extremely difficult to study, thanks to their minuscule size, nocturnal nature and the harsh desert environment that they inhabit. An "extraordinary" desert creature has been caught on camera for what... more
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Get excited! A mysterious little desert rodent, the long-eared jerboa, has been caught on tape for the first time. "In terms of mammals, they have one of the biggest ear-to-body ratios out there." They hop around like kangaroos, too. Awwww how cute.
Get excited! A mysterious little desert rodent, the long-eared jerboa, has been caught... more
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