Although young hippos look so sweet, they are well known as pretty aggressive animals. They are often considered one of the most dangerous large animals in Africa. In fact, hippos are one of the most aggressive creatures in the world. They are known to attack humans on land, as well as boats with little or no provocation.

Despite its stocky shape and short legs, it can easily outrun a human. Hippos have been clocked at 30 km/h (19 mph) over short distances.

Photo: Baby Hippopotamus by Kate Geraghty.

It looks, as if the hippos use crocodile’s tails as a toothpick or something like that…

Hippos in history.
Unfortunately, hippopotamus were one of the many exotic animals brought to fight gladiators in Rome. Imperator Marcus Julius Philippus used them to commemorate Rome’s 1′000 years anniversary in 250 AD. Silver coins with hippo’s image were minted that year.

The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of eschatological beliefs that cataclysmic or transformative events will occur on December 21st, 2012.

This date is supposed to be the end-date of a 5′0125-year-long cycle in the Mayan calendar. Various astronomical alignments and numerological concepts related to this date have been suggested.

An esoteric interpretation of this transition posits that during this time Earth and its inhabitants may undergo a positive physical or spiritual transformation, and that 2012 may mark the beginning of a new era. Others suggest that the 2012 date marks the end of the world or a similar catastrophe.

Scenarios posited for the end of the world include the Earth’s collision with a passing planet (often referred to as "Nibiru") or black hole, or the arrival of the next solar maximum. An artistic representation of this can be seen to the right:
‘Nibiru in 2012′ by Mainard.

I predict the most novel event in the history of the world in 2012, and for conservative mind that might look like doomsday, but it isn’t doomsday, it’s simply that we are moving deeper and deeper into uncharted territory, novel territory. And that’s frightening to some people, and exhilarating to others.

(Terence McKenna)

The whole cosmos wants to change into information or in a geometrical model, all points want to become connected…
there is an ultimate endstate of that process, it’s the moment when every point in the universe is connected to every other point in the universe…
the strangeness of our condition signifies the nearness of the attractor.

(Terence McKenna)

Of course it’s from Japan…

With two guys squirting champagne at a young Japanese woman, the video is supposed to advertise for super-slow-motion cameras.

Remember, it is champagne, nothing else!

He also offers meditation and coaching courses as well as workshops to improve and develop intuition and the human potential. These courses are designed specifically either for individuals or companies and institutions. Martin currently lives in Tel Aviv, Israel.

More about Martin Zoller can be found at his site: Martinzoller.eu

(Photo: Osvaldozayas.blogspot.com - lindo oviedo)

The sarcastic fringehead (Neoclinus blanchardi) is a ferocious fish with a scary distended large mouth and aggressive territorial behaviour.

Remember, ultrafeel.tv already introduced you to the world’s most psychedelic fish: the flamboyant cuttlefish;
the biggest fish: the giant sunfish;
and the most beautiful ones: surfing dolphins amongst many other fishy adventures!

If you would know a man, observe how he treats a cat.

(Robert Heinlein)

The ideal of calm exists in a sitting cat.

(Jules Renard)

Everything comes to those who wait…except a cat.

(Mario Andretti)

These guys are hilariously bizarre - enjoy hip-hop formation ‘Tanaken’ from Japan!