Flagellum
I wonder what a Type III secretion system is.
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Flagellum
A flagellum is a long, slender projection from the cell body, whose function is to propel an organism. The depicted type is found in bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, and rotates like a propeller when the bacterium swims.
Hummer HX Concept Vehicle
Tonka Truck anyone?
Found here: www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2008/112_0801_hummer_hx_concept/index.html
Snake River Mountain Sheep (female)
In this species of sheep, both males and females are equipped with horns. The males horns will actually thicken and curl with age. The females not so much. Photo was taken from a jet boat in the Hells Canyon area of the Snake River in Idaho.
A new hope
Tags:Fantasy - Science Fiction, Humor
Luke for president!
Pink Floyd’s Wright dead at 65
Pink Floyd’s Wright dead at 65
2 hours ago
LONDON (AFP) †Pink Floyd founding member and keyboard player Richard Wright died Monday at the age of 65 after battling cancer, his spokesman said.
Wright wrote and sang several numbers from classic albums of the British progressive rock band, including “Dark Side of the Moon” and “Wish You Were Here.”
“The family of Richard Wright, founder member of Pink Floyd, announce with great sadness, that Richard died today after a short struggle with cancer,” said the spokesman.
“The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.”
afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5jlDHFCb9mkGhBkJvEUzVeG9Fn-lw
Mountain Sheep lambs
Taken in the Hell’s Canyon from a jet boat on the Snake River. Once labeled endangered, these sheep have increased in numbers to the point where they are no longer on the list. However, contact with domestic sheep in the canyon often results in their contracting diseases which have detrimental effects the birth rate of these wild animals.
Government getaway vehicles?
This was taken from Google Earth, maybe 20 miles north of Las Vegas in the desert. There was a long desolate road leading to these circles. Even further up the road were triangle and circle designs in the dirt, almost like they’re trying to communicate with something from space…
Fast Food in Beijing
Photo 1 – Fried Sea Horses
Photo 2 – Turkey Vulture Schnitzels, Sea Snakes and Silk Worms
Photo 3 – Black Scorpions, Silk Worms, Dung Beetles and Cicadas
Chand Baori Stepwell
This step well is one of the deepest and largest step wells in India. It was built in 9th century and has 3,500 narrow steps and 13 stories and is 100 feet deep.
Basically, if you’re thirsty, you’re screwed.
173 – Lindsay Lohan
Tags:Cute As Hell Animals, Sexy
