April 13, 2008 "I never thought I'd live to see something like this," said 90-year old Cheezbourg citizen, Eedis Muldoon. "...what else are they gonna find there? There are some strange things afoot in Yang-Pa!" Tofu People, according to Dr. Scubb, live in small groups (or pods) and are avid swimmers. During a research trip to Yang-Pa, Scubb found that large numbers of Tofu People prefer Spanky Lake, a small lake in the center of the island. Other researchers have criticized Dr. Scubb for what they deem is pure embellishment of the habits of Tofu People. Dr. Anton Griselda, an outspoken critic of Dr. Scubb, claims that "Tofu People are a bland, flavorless species unworthy of any further reflection." Dr. Scubb's rebuttal? "Tofu Man has the amazing ability to soak up his surroundings with ease and has always regaled my senses with with a mixed fragrant bouquet of childhood stories. I challenge Dr. Griselda to spend an afternoon with Tofu Man and see if he feels the same again." To see Tofu Man, click Here | |
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| May 29, 2007 A Shocking New Discovery on Yang Pa Island has Researchers Stumped! HAUNTED FOREST -- In a discovery sure to rock the academic musings of the most seasoned researcher on Planet Tokki, carrots bearing bunny faces have been found growing in the ground in the outermost edges of Hippogriffy, a largely unexplored section of Yang Pa Island.  Not much is yet known about the daily lives of this new species and researchers are stumped whether to consider it an animal, mineral, or vegetable. "I've discovered some fascinating species in my illustrious career, hob-nobbed with the best of academia, gave many a fascinating lecture on the "Mating habits of epibenthic Caudofoveata, but never have I come across this..." says Professor Jingy Scubb, eminent naturalist of Planet Tokki. "...it could take decades before the planetary implications are truly understood." In a 6 month field study, researchers discovered that Daucus lagomorpha, or "Carrot-Bunnies," as they are becoming known, stay relatively immobile during the daylight hours. At dusk, however, researchers were shocked to find that many of them will actually uproot themselves to search for companions. According to Scubb, "Daucus lagomorphae dig themselves out of the ground using their teeth and, fashioning their green leaves as arms, lift themselves up. They will crawl on their carrot bellies for up to 10 meters until they find a group of 3 or more Daucus lagomorphae milling about." Researchers noted that when a carrot-bunny came across a single or even 2 carrot-bunnies that appeared paired, they would continue crawling until they found their desired number. It is not yet clear to researchers why they prefer 3 or more groups, nor how a group of 3 is created if they shun joining a pair or a single of their species. Do their teeth serve any other adaptation other than to dig themselves out of the soil? More findings are pending.  To get a carrot bunny, click here |
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| ...there were rumors brewing of strange ghosts on Hinky Fluff Island. Residents spoke of frightening noises issuing forth from the swamps and
tangled thickets of greenery. At the same time, binky children in Cheezbourg were learning about an extinct race of creatures that once ruled over the whole island. These were Beetamims, fast moving
tooth-shaped creatures whose arms could stretch like putty. They were a magnificent group that were responsible for many of the innovations, such as sewage treatment practices and many bread-making shortcuts that are still in use today.
Is this a coincidence? Truthfully, no, but let's keep that secret to ourselves for now.... See one for yourself here. |
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