Rik's Ramblings

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Zombie spider forced to build 'creche' for evil mind Control wasp!

... the spider enters into a state of “zombification,” wherein it’s no longer behaving as its normal self ... and sets about the task of building the cocoon web ...

https://gizmodo.com/infected-zombie-spiders-forced-to-build-incubation-ch-1830718189

How the hell does a wasp know how to reprogram the brain of a spider?

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Growler Time

Now if you wanted to buy something really useful for Christmas (for yourself) I'd recommend this! Don't waste your money on designer clothes or big TVs.


Although, that said, I have two, and from my experience I can warn you:
  • I spend an age cleaning them & getting them ready to put beer in every week.
  • Plus, the 8oz CO2 cartridges are probably bad for the environment.
  • And the o-rings blowout like SRB's on a chilly Florida morning.

But other than that - no complaints. Everyone will think you're real cool when you walk into the brewery with a pair!

Skol!

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

The In-Space Refabricator