By Mintimer Avila |Online Editor| Meet Octogoat (May 13) A goat with eight legs and both male and female reproductive organs was recently born in Slavonia, Croatia. According to veterinarians, the most likely explanation for this phenomenon was an under-developed twin in the womb and added that it is highly unlikely that it will survive. The goat’s owner said he would like to keep it as a pet if it manages to survive. Holograms made from chocolate (May 13) Imagine being able to put any design onto a chocolate bar. A Swiss company has discovered how to etch rainbow holograms onto chocolate. This was achieved by carving specific micro-structures that deflect light onto … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs
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By Mintimer Avila |Online Editor| Nine-month-old boy accused of murder (April 4) The child, Muhammad Mosa Khan, appeared in court in Pakistan on charges of attempting to murder security officers by throwing stones at them during a police raid meant to catch gas thieves. Khans’s father told reporters that they were protesting against an electricity charge. Khan has been given bail and has had his case adjourned for a later date. Spiders cause Mazda to recall 52,000 sedans (April 6) The Yellow Sac spider is drawn to the hydrocarbons in gasoline and can crawl into the fuel hose of the vehicles, creating its home and blocking airflow that can cause the tank to … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs