This is like what the Romans of the late Republic did, putting the balding heads of their politicians on statues with fit, athletic male bodies. Except this isn’t historically significant art, it’s just gross.

For those who are interested, Frontline made an excellent documentary not too long ago on the relatively recent transformation and rise in power of the NRA. It’s soul-crushing.

Okay guys, I am going to break my non-commenting streak to say something about human evolution here. As a student finishing up his studies in ecology and evolutionary biology, and as a person who has a strong passion for science education, I cannot ignore the comments below. Just because the author took designs from…

I actually agree with it being a regular snapper. It definitely has ridges down its shell, and definitely not raised bumps like an alligator snapper.

WHY. WHY?? STOP DOING THAT. oh no I can't look away

YES. This was the opening that got me to watch the original series as well as the Railgun spinoff. My favorite characters are split between Mugino and Accelerator though, I absolutely cannot stand Touma or Index.

This would be a great idea to bring to the US, but I can't be the only one who's thought that. My local Chinese buffet once had a turtle pond inside. Are there food health/safety laws in the US that prevent people eating in the same place as animals?

I was skeptical about this anime going into it, but I have to admit that I have to give it more credit than I was willing to when I started. I like the use of clothing as a theme in the show, because it's an amusing exaggeration of our own society in which clothing defines a person's status, identity, and function.…