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November 11, 2006 -- 11:47 PM
posted by Par
Hippos probably can swim without being buoyant for the same reason that humans aren't generally buoyant, and yet can swim. Also, I believe hippos (like their closest relatives, whales) do not breathe underwater. They resurface.
November 11, 2006 -- 11:36 PM
posted by alison
Paras, if adult hippos are not generally buoyant, how do they swim, and breathe under water?
November 11, 2006 -- 10:49 PM
posted by Par
The first set of pics from the Oilogosphere Classic are on the Flickr:

I believe there is a set yet to come.
November 11, 2006 -- 9:25 PM
posted by Par
And, while I'm at it, Rumsfeld Tribute on Craig Ferguson's show:
November 11, 2006 -- 11:55 AM
posted by Par
Thanks for the reminder, alison. I humbly submit my small token of remembrance above.
November 11, 2006 -- 11:19 AM
posted by alison
Canadian military personnel killed
First World War: 1914-1918 . . . . . 66,655
Second World War: 1939-1945. . . 44,893
Korean conflict: 1950-1953 . . . . . . 516
Peacekeeping: 1956-2006 . . . . . . 121
Afghanistan: 2002-2006 . . . . . . . . 42
