by Allie Comeau on September 28, 2007 
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The 2008 version of the Guinness Book of World Records hit shelves today. Just in case you haven’t picked up your copy yet, here’s a peek at some of this year’s strangest records (and record winners)…
Hairiest Family: The Gomez brothers from Mexico. They have a rare affliction that causes excessive facial and body hair…
Fastest Furniture: Manek Turowski achieved the high speed of 92 mph while driving his motorized sofa. Yes, he really did drive a sofa. Don’t believe me? See for yourself…
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by Allie Comeau on September 27, 2007 2 comments
E. Coli and Salmonella are back in the news again. This week it’s from frozen beef patties, but earlier this month it was more bagged spinach. Imported seafood may be contaminated with antibiotics and mercury, chickens have been eating recalled pet food… it’s enough to make a person wonder every time they take a bite of their lunch or dinner.
So how do we ensure the food we eat is safe?
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by Allie Comeau on September 26, 2007 1 comment
Primates may be our closest relatives, but sometimes we just don’t get along…
In Kuala Lumpur yesterday, an orangutan mugged an unsuspecting female hiker. The hairy prankster stole her backpack, shoes, socks and even her pants. The tourist claimed she was only trying to photograph the ape when it decided to snatch her purse. The camera-happy hiker is fine, but I bet she won’t be walking alone in that neighborhood any more.
Maybe the orangutan was just trying to get her own photo…
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by Allie Comeau on September 25, 2007 1 comment
Andrew Skurka is hiking the Great Western Loop with a purpose: to call attention to climate change and the negative effects that change will have on our magnificent wild lands. Worried about the future state of outdoor recreation in the West, he’s doing what he can to spread the word… by hiking his way around it.
An ambassador for Go Lite, Skurka has been hiking since April and is about three quarters of the way through the loop that stretches from the Grand Canyon to the Canadian border and back. The impressive loop connects 12 National Parks and 75 wilderness areas. Read more »
by Allie Comeau on September 24, 2007 1 comment
More costumes than a Halloween party… monster tires… multi-colored wigs… 10 foot tall unicycles… an endless sea of cruisers… must be Tour de Fat!
New Belgium Brewery’s tribute to cycling, Tour de Fat, took the streets of Fort Collins, CO by storm this weekend. Dressed in wacky and colorful costumes, over 4,500 participants rode through town celebrating the power of the bicycle. The crowd was so thick they set a new Guinness record for the largest bike parade in the world!
Tour de Fat, besides being a great time, promotes the use of the bike as an alternative to the automobile. For the past seven years, a biodiesel-fueled bus has been bringing the sustainable message of Tour de Fat to cities all over the West. After the costumed bike parade, New Belgium hosts an all-day party where bands play on solar-powered stages and 95% of the waste produced is either recycled or composted. Proceeds from the festivals are given to local bike and environmental charities. Read more »
