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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, again

I think the snakehead fish union must have a pretty good publicist. The state of Maryland just slaughtered 800 of them in that little pond in Crofton, everyone had pretty much lost interest, and the damned things have already found a way to get their name back in the news. “Snakehead in Inner Harbor Creates a Scare: Fish Found by Crabber Is Sold for Aquariums, Poses No Threat, Officials Say.” It’s such a delightfully silly local interest article that I think I would have enjoyed it even if it hadn’t been about that ugly fish. Or maybe it’s time to have some tea. That’s possible, too.

Goat miracles and More Snakehead than you can shake a stick at

It’s a Miracle!
“Goat Born With White ‘3’ On Its Side”

A four-month-old goat with a curious birthmark has fans of the late racing star Dale Earnhardt flocking to a north Florida farm to pay homage.

The brown Nubian goat, named Lil’ Dale, was born with a distinctive white three – Earnhardt’s number – on her right side.

“It’s weird,” said her owner, Jerry Pierson. “I’ve seen people take pictures and get tears in their eyes.”

All thanks to Nisa for sending me this Important News Bulletin.

I love this part from an ESPN article about the goat:

Kevin Harvick, who took over for Earnhardt after his death, is a fan of the goat, though. He thinks it’s healthy for the fans.

“I think the goat’s pretty cool,” he said. “Our fans are a different breed than most fans. They’re very dedicated and loyal and I think Dale Earnhardt means more to people than anyone since Elvis Presley. Dale Earnhardt has obviously become a shrine and the goat has become a shrine.”

more snakefish than you can shake a stick at
Yes, it’s the Spawn of Snakehead in the Washington Post. (Who didn’t see that headline coming?)

Suspicious Baby Fish Heighten Fears Among Md. Officials, Scientists.

Thus concludes today’s snakefish update.