Caution: Moose Burps Harm Environment


	Caution: Moose Burps Harm Environment

cpltaiji

8-22-2007 10:05 PM

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science, research, lunacy, bizarre, animals

cpltaiji says:

That's nothing. Wait'll they see what I can do after a good plate of beans!

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8-25-2007 12:57 PM

ezsparky

cpltaiji - Great Comment!

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Cows are just as bad...

Want about a Moose or Cow on a good plate of beans?

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