There isn't a single decent candidate running for office, the homeless guy struck by a car was more fortunate than the auto workers and if you want a grilled raccoon they sure have a deal for you: it's
Detroit 2009, The Movie, the chronicle of a rough year from The Detroit News.
posted by krautland
on Jan 1, 2010 -
40 comments
The
raccoon dog is native to China, Korea, Japan, and southeastern Siberia. Adults measure about 65 cm (2 ft) and weight ranges from 4 to 10 kg (9 to 22 lb). Average litters are large, up to 15 or more pups. Longevity is 3–4 years in the wild and up to 11 years in captivity. The species is found in both plains and mountainous regions and is especially common in woodlands. The Raccoon Dog is commonly seen near villages and in rural areas. They absolutely cannot
enlarge their scrotums.
posted by Marisa Stole the Precious Thing
on Dec 10, 2008 -
69 comments
Looks like a
raccoon,
acts like a raccoon, tastes like a dog? Technically a member of the canid family and considered to be a species of dog, the raccoon dog, or
tanuki, is hunted in Japan to the tune of 70,000 animals killed annually for use in the production of
calligraphic brushes, stuffed animals, and, apparently,
ramen flavoring. The really interesting thing about the tanuki is its place in Japanese
myth. The mythical tanuki are full of mischief, masters of shapeshifting, and
possessors of unusually large testicles. Comic depictions of tanuki often show them with their testicles thrown over their backs or using them as drums. Does the existence of the tanuki shed any light on an often posted (and otherwise inexplicable)
photo?
posted by gokart4xmas
on Nov 29, 2005 -
33 comments
