Real zombies found in nature
Zombies are commonplace in the media, but scientists have recently discovered zombies already present in nature. An alarming number of parasites and funguses are creating zombie-like symptoms in their hosts. Barnacles castrating crabs and taking over their brains. Worms growing inside snails, causing them to try to get eaten by birds. The best of these is a parasite living in cat litter that grows inside human brains, affecting behavior and feelings — and is being linked with schizophrenia.
AFT union wants Bar-style exam for teachers
The American Federation of Teachers, which represents more than 1.5 million members, is advising the creation of a Bar-style exam for potential teachers before they make it to the classroom. The exam would be similar to the way lawyers must take an exam before they can start practicing law. The AFT report wants the exam to go in place for all grade levels from kindergarten through college. Currently, all 50 states require teachers to be licensed, which means a bachelor's degree and some in-class experience, but only a handful require exams.
The McRib is back
Starting Dec. 17, the taste sensation that sweeps the nation once a year is back for 2012. There are a number of theories as to why the McRib is put out only once a year, such as pork shortage, pork prices or the scarcity of demand raising sales. But, the important thing is that your favorite barbecue-slathered, rib-shaped sandwich covered in onions and pickles is back for just a few short weeks.
$1,000 dollar bikini airshow
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has fined VietJet Air for roughly $1,000 for an in-fight performance that showed off several bikini-clad dancers. Passengers on the inaugural flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang were treated to a three-minute show in the aisles of the jet. The big problem with the show wasn’t so much that they did it, but apparently no one remembered to ask the CAAV for permission before the event.
Netflix exclusive with Disney
Despite offering thousands of movies at any one time, it always seems as though there is nothing good to watch on Netflix; however, fans of the media service can rejoice as they have announced an exclusive contract with Walt Disney Studios. All of the Disney classics — be it “Dumbo” or “The Little Mermaid” — will be available now, in true Netflix style (never the one you want to see, but all the ones you don't). Fans of new releases will have to wait until 2016 to see these films.
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