New Zealand produces some of the world's best shearers and its national championship, the Golden Shears, receives substantial media coverage; but the IOC is unlikely to be persuaded that it should be an Olympic demonstration sport. [more inside]
posted by Hey, Zeus! on Jan 18, 2012 - 23 comments

Shrek the sheep taught us all that if you really, really don't want to do something, you don't have to.

RIP Shrek the Sheep (1994-2011) [more inside]
posted by juliplease on Jan 7, 2012 - 43 comments