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shortylickens said:
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I remember when I was about 13 in a state karate tournament (not all-valley) competing for 1st place and was disqualified for not wearing a cup ( i was kicked there and questioned why it hurt so much)...they gave me a participation trophy...all it is, is a reminder to wear protective gear when competing in tournaments that require them and nothing more.
 
KeithTalent said:
Bunnies essentially go into a trance when you put them on their backs. I don't think it's particularly good for them, but they just completely zone when flipped over. Kind of weird.

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You can do the same thing with a shark underwater. Turn it over, and they become completely placid and motionless. I am sure there are vids on youtube, search for "shark catatonic state" or something like that. Helpful for research.
 
shortylickens said:
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Haha, so true. When I was a kid, usually first recieved a trophy or something, and 2nd and 3rd a ribbon. The rest? Nothing except a burning desire TO DO BETTER the next time.

This trend of making sure every kid receives a ribbon or something is bullshit and does nothing to help one prepare for the real world. Not everyone is special, and that is OK.

I apologize for my "get off my lawn" moment, but this crap is harmful in my opinion. It is like the BS titles they give to beauty contest losers, titles like "Miss Congeniality or "Miss Community Spirit" or whatever other BS they pull out their ass. 🙄
 
Pulsar said:
Ok. I hate you all. It's nasty, but I just can't look away.

How did we become the dominant form of life on this planet? Seriously?
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If the metric were biomass, insects ARE the dominant life form on earth. Bacteria and other microorganisms truly rule the earth in many ways. Almost all animals are dependant upon them for survival whether you consider the food chain or what is in an animal guts to aid digestion to what is on our skin.
 
davmat787 said:
You can do the same thing with a shark underwater. Turn it over, and they become completely placid and motionless. I am sure there are vids on youtube, search for "shark catatonic state" or something like that. Helpful for research.
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It's Tonic Immobility, it doesn't work with all sharks though.

Tonic immobility (TI) is a state of apparent paralysis that animals enter, in most cases in response to a threat. Some scientists relate it to mating in certain animals like the shark.

Some sharks can be placed in a tonic state. The shark remains in this state for an average of 15 minutes before recovering. Scientists have exploited this phenomenon to study shark behaviour. The effects of chemical shark repellent have been studied to test effectiveness and to more accurately estimate dose sizes, concentrations and time to awaken.

Sharks may not always respond to tonic immobility by physical inversion of the animal, as has been demonstrated with lemon and Reef sharks. With tiger sharks 3–4 metres (10 to 15 feet) in length, tonic immobility may be achieved by placing hands lightly on the sides of the animal's snout approximate to the general area surrounding its eyes. Great White sharks have been shown to be less responsive than other species when tonic immobility has been attempted. Scientists believe that tonic immobility displayed by sharks may be linked with defense, because female sharks seem more responsive than males. During tonic immobility, the dorsal fin(s) straighten, and both breathing and muscle contractions become more steady and relaxed.

In a 1997 eyewitness case around the Farallon Islands off the coast of California, a female orca was seen purposely inducing tonic immobility in a great white shark. The orca held the shark upside down to induce the tonic immobility, and kept the shark still for fifteen minutes, causing it to suffocate to death. This was the first recorded eyewitness case of predation on a great white shark in the wild by a species other than humans. Another case of orcas purposely inducing tonic immobility in fish has been documented with stingrays in New Zealand. In this case, the orcas turn themselves upside down before attacking, trap the stingrays in their mouths, then quickly right themselves, in turn flipping the stingray over, inducing the tonic immobility, rendering the fish helpless and an easy meal.

Tonic immobility also can be somewhat effective on anole lizards, and a loose study was done with tonic immobility with the rabbit. Both were inconsistent examples of tonic immobility.

Tonic immobility has also been used to describe the paralysis which often immobilizes animals, such as rodents or birds, when they feel threatened by a predator. Tonic immobility plays a role in survival if it helps a hunted animal to blend in with its surroundings. This tonic state is common with invertebrates as well.

In rabbits, the physiological and behavioral responses to induced tonic immobility have been found to be indicative of a fear-motivated stress state, confirming that the promotion of TI to increase a bond between rabbits and their owners—thinking the rabbits enjoy it—is misplaced; however, some researchers conclude that inducing TI in rabbits is appropriate for certain procedures as it holds less risk than anesthesia.

Inducing tonic immobility in some animals requires extreme treatment such as electric shock, along with other elements which produce stress, while in others the state can be induced without exposure to apparently significant stress (stroking a particular area of a lobster's shell, focusing a hen's attention on a line drawn in the dirt, etc.).

Tonic immobility has also been hypothesized to occur in humans who are subject to intense trauma such as sexual assault.
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OCNewbie said:
I found this when watching that:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt_erMDrzcw

6 week old puppy infested with Mango Worms. I felt so sorry for the little guy, but hopefully he'll be feeling much better after that treatment.
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Saw that too, and holy shit.

"European dogs get a few and get really irritated. Gambian dogs will have hundreds and not seem to care."

*gag* *cough* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlzleobjcJ0 I'm never visiting Gambia. Ever. In fact, fuck Africa in general.


I wouldn't suggest clicking on the bodybuilder clip.
 
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