Overnight Open Thread (13 Jul 2013)

UPDATE: With tonight's breaking news in the Zimmerman trial, here's a link for the Seminole Country/Sanford Police scanner to listen for any riots in the making. Stay safe morons.

OK morons, for your Caturday night entertainment, I present to you a pop quiz. It's very easy. As long as you aren't a LIV. The News IQ Quiz. Sadly, I only got 12 out of 13 correct.

Oh, I saw Pacific Rim today and loved it. It's exactly what it is supposed to be. A giant monster versus giant robot fight fest. The sound system at the theater rocked. I could literally feel the punches and my seat shook when the big beasties and robots walked about. A perfect summer movie. Was it Lawrence of Arabia? No. Did it have some plot holes? Yes. In the end did I care? Nope.

X-47B

The X-47B already had a pretty impressive week as it logged the first carrier landing for an unmanned vehicle. Evidently, it's already better than some Asiana Air pilots too. The X-47B aborts its own landing.

Spy Gadgets

Spy museum reveals the fascinating gadgets used by spies over the years. Pretty cool.

Different Ways To Open Your Wine

Not for the box o' wine type. I think this would've been better if Diemon Dave the Red Neck Ninja had done it.

Bestiality Brothels

Won't be long before these "lifestyle choices" arrive here. Bestiality brothels are 'spreading through Germany.

'There are now animal brothels in Germany,' Martin told the paper, adding that people were playing down the issue by by describing it as a 'lifestyle choice'.

Armed with a host of similar case studies, Ms Martin is now calling for the government to categorically ban bestiality across the country.

Last November German authorities said they were planning to reinstate an old law forbidding sex with animals after a sharp rise in incidents of bestiality along with websites promoting it.

Mosquitoes

Oh no. Beer seems to be one of many factors in why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. 40% DEET works like a champ.

In Shape Grandma's

Super seniors flex their stuff. Holy crap they are in shape.

Bear Attack Tips

Oh my Lord. Local news reporter acts out what to do if attacked by a bear. You know what works better? A big ass gun with many, many rounds of ammo.

Scaredy Cats

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