If google falls, so does the rest of the world.

Gmail was down this morning. (And all other sites that Google runs - i.e Youtube). And we were just talking about how if google fails, then the world does too.

Google wave is of google's newest designs/tools that they are in the process of developing. It is pretty amazing what they have been able to develop and make even faster - as if search wasn't fast enough already. 694,000,000 results in 0.15 seconds. Yeah Google, please go faster.

Anyways, if you have an hour and a half to kill, or you are a nerd like me. Go watch.

Google Wave

Type: Reptile - - - Diet: Carnivore

Did you know that the horned toad is not actually a toad? It is actually a "short horned lizard", but is often mistaken for a toad because of it's squat, flattened shape and a short, blunt snout.

To avoid being eaten, short-horned lizards can inflate their bodies up to twice their size, resembling a spiny balloon. And if this doesn't work, some species can even shoot blood from their eyes!

"The ominous squirting blood emanates from ducts in the corners of their eyes and can travel a distance of up to three feet. It's meant to confuse would-be predators, but also contains a chemical that is noxious to dogs, wolves and coyotes."(*courtesy of national geographic. i ♥ NG)

Destruction of their native habitat, efforts to eradicate ants - their staple food - and the pet trade have all contributed to a decline in their population.

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Yeah, I know. I totally just made your day by giving you random information that you will never need to know. :)