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China Fights Somali Pirates with Army of Dolphins! – China News

inventorspot.com — At least China's state media is good for something. From Xinhuanet.com comes what must surely be the best news headline ever, 'Thousands of Dolphins Block Somali Pirates.' As you read through the story it only gets better.

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2 years 42 weeks ago Made popular 2 years 42 weeks ago

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fredster 2 years 42 weeks ago

Damnit why is this info just being released now! Similarly, I heard a story on NPR years ago about how scientists were trying to get bees to detect explosives. That way if you saw a truck driving along followed by a pack of genetically modified bees you would know it was gonna blow. Or was full of honey.

Alex 2 years 42 weeks ago

Do they have frickin' lasers on their heads?

Ryan 2 years 42 weeks ago

Flipper the Pirate Fighter! Love it!

lucyray 2 years 42 weeks ago

WOw. I'm speechless.

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