Hulleye Comes By!

so the millennium seed bank project which i blogged about a while back has just collected it’s billionth seed. this is an astounding milestone to have reached in such little time and much credit needs to be given to them.

The Millennium Seed Bank Project (MSBP) based in Wakehurst Place, West Sussex is regarded as one of the most ambitious conservation projects in the world. It holds the largest wild seed collection in the world (18,000) including 88% of the total UK flora. It works with over 100 partner organisations in 50 countries forming a global network, duplicating collections in partner seed banks to provide an effective insurance against the loss of species in their natural environments.

thrust vectoring technology video on you tube is pretty damn awesome. wikipedia entry on thrust vectoring here. the forces acting on the pilot must be astounding.

Here’s a little test for your enjoyment, courtesy of ebonmusings. I’ll just provide you with a teaser:

3) You are a product tester and frequently bring your work home. Yesterday, while dressed in a flame resistant suit (up to 3,000 degrees) and carrying the latest model fire extinguisher, you discover your neighbor’s house is on fire. As the flames quickly spread, you stand and watch your neighbor’s new baby burn to death. Which of the following best describes your behavior?

• A. All-powerful
• B. All-knowing
• C. All-loving
• D. Mysterious