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Aussie scientists find coconut-carrying octopus

Australian scientists have discovered an octopus in Indonesia that collects coconut shells for shelter — unusually sophisticated behavior that the researchers believe is the first evidence of tool use in an invertebrate animal.

Movie popcorn, soda = 3 burgers, 12 butter pats

Wait a minute. Isn’t popcorn supposed to be a healthy snack?

Man charged with attacking roommate with coconut

Authorities said a West Palm Beach man trying to get money from his roommate hit him with a coconut, a porcelain bowl and a wooden carving. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office reported that the 44-year-old man was charged with robbery with a weapon and false imprisonment after Saturday's attack. The roommate eventually got away and called for help.

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Octopus snatches coconut and runs (video)
Source: BBC News

An octopus and its coconut-carrying antics have surprised scientists. Underwater footage reveals that the creatures scoop up halved coconut shells before scampering away with them so they can later use them as shelters.

Aviyal: Kerala's Own Curry

Aviyal Koot or curry is famous for its special flavors; it is one of the favorite dishes of almost all keralites. Especially on Onam (Kerala's national festival—the Harvest Festival) season, aviyal is one of the major dishes in lunch and dinner.

The Maldives Enlists New Fertilizer/Carbon Remover: Charred Coconuts
Source: discovermagazine.com

The Republic of Maldives has big plans for discarded coconut shells: they can become both a fertilizer and a planet-cooler.

Do you see this coconut? Go ahead, make my day!
Source: Times-Herald

Still using guns and knives? Why not try a coconut?

Monkey 'kills cruel owner with coconut thrown from tree'
Source: Telegraph

The animal threw the missile from the top of a tree after becoming frustrated with his tiring labour, according to reports. Leilit Janchoom, 48, had employed the monkey to pick coconuts which he could then sell for around 4p each.

Coconut Shrimp

This is a terrific recipe that makes a dozen coconut shrimp for an appetizer. What you'll need: Raw shrimp with tail on. Shelled and de-veined. (You can buy a 30 - 40 count bag at Costco for around $10.00.)

First Flight of Algae-Fuelled Jet
Source: BBC News

A US airline has completed the first test flight of a plane partly powered by biofuel derived from algae. More Articles

Coconut oil lessens Alzheimer's effects
Source: St. Petersburg Times > Local News

Alzheimer's gradually destroys the body and mind. It is painful for loved ones to endure, and there is no cure. A loving spouse introduces ketone fats via coconut oil into husband's diet and stunning improvement follows.

Firms Seek Patents on 'Climate Ready' Altered Crops
Source: The Washington Post

A handful of the world's largest agricultural biotechnology companies (Monsanto, BAYER, BASF, Syngenta ect.) are seeking hundreds of patents..

Bananas, Oreos and Coconuts: Would You Identify as White on the Inside?
Source: Racialicious

"It's because of the way I carry myself," he chipped in before my friend could answer. He went on to invoke some stereotypes about Asians, explaining that he didn't look fully Asian because he had a very emotive face and liked to gesture a lot.

How to Shop For Healthy Foods
Source: eHow.com

Healthy Food Shopping the Right Way!

Going To Hawaii Without Leaving Your Bathroom
Source:

Pure Hapa, was primarily a body care line of luscious body treatments, creams, scrubs made from tropical ingredients and fragrances that make one's mouth water and you smell delicious. There are even spa gift sets that definitely make this a worth checking out.

Phenomenal Coconut Tree

I just heard about a news that there was coconut tree which grown up for 15 days and got 12 coconuts on it. This news reported from east coast of Sri Lanka.

Agrofuel Industry Threatens Women's Way of Life
Source: upsidedownworld.org

As the agrofuel gold rush continues in Brazil, women are fighting to retain access to the babaçú, a palm tree native to the states of Maranhão, Pará, Piauí and Tocantins.

Researcher to trace genetic history of coconut
Source: news-info.wustl.edu

The coconut has been popular in lore and on palates for centuries, yet little is known about the history of coconut's domestication and dispersal around the world. Now, a biologist at Washington University in St.

Coconutty - Asian Grilled Veggies! Delicious - Recipe/Side Dish

Coconutty - Asian Grilled Veggies! Delicious - Recipe/Side Dish by Lisa La Barre Beverly Hills Nutritionist Makes 3 - 4 servings

The coconut conundrum
Source: Guardian Unlimited

For some British Asians, any success achieved by their peers is synonymous with sellout

Police accuse six people of selling flavored cocaine
Source: Contre Costa Times

In the beverage marketplace, there's flavored water and flavored vodka. Now, in the illicit world of drug-dealing, there is a new product: flavored cocaine.

Quick Chocolate Macaroons

I usually triple this recipe, as 1/3 cup of condensed milk is actually 1/3 of the whole can. What on earth would you do with the other 2/3 anyway? Yummy! 1 square unsweetened chocolate 1 1/3 cups coconut 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk ½ teaspoon vanilla Or;

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