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Old 26th August, 2008, 11:55 AM
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Google Earth shows cows point north
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August 26, 2008 8:35 AM PDT
Google Earth shows cows point north
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My grandparents in England had cows on their farm so I've always had a lot of affection for them, and was delighted to read this story from the LA Times indicating a "hidden cow power". [Front page...]
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Old 26th August, 2008, 01:06 PM
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I'd guess they don't like the sun in their eyes, especially if a predator appears and they have to start running.
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Old 26th August, 2008, 05:50 PM
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I think they're all waiting for Santa Cows to come imo.
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Old 26th August, 2008, 06:39 PM
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Have we finally discovered the truth behind mental illness? We point magnetic east!
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Old 26th August, 2008, 09:13 PM
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Patti (the Wife) thinks it maybe that the blades of grass bend south, making it easier to for the cows to eat...( I would have never thought of that! But it makes sense to me!":O}
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Patti (the Wife) thinks it maybe that the blades of grass bend south, making it easier to for the cows to eat...( I would have never thought of that! But it makes sense to me!":O}
Wifes are always good for little info like that.
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Old 27th August, 2008, 12:08 PM
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Yeah...there was something else I like about them but it slips my mind right now...":O}
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Well I can tell you that in my country all cows head west. Thats a fact !
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Any news on the orientation of sheep?
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I've asked the chickens to keep and eye out and report back...they'll know if the sheep are up to anything!
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What about the pigs-they get left out of every thing except BLT's-They need acknowledgment!
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