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086goinfast July 31st, 2008 11:45 AM

You want weird news? Try this on for size...
 
Spoiler:
Scientists develop tobacco plant which turns red when it detects landmines | Mail Online :Puzzled:
Quote:

A plant that can detect landmines has been developed by scientists.

The genetically-modified tobacco plant has a gene that triggers a red plant pigment found in tomatoes and apples.

When the roots detect nitrogen oxide which leaks from landmines, the green leaves turn red about ten weeks.


Well...I guess its useful.

Crazy Wolf July 31st, 2008 11:57 AM

Re: You want weird news? Try this on for size...
 
Very useful, there's huge swathes of the world covered in landmines. I suppose it could also be a good way to recoup some of the cost of mine-clearing procedures, once you've cleared the field, you can sell the tobacco.

dumptires July 31st, 2008 12:09 PM

Re: You want weird news? Try this on for size...
 
is it real? thats cool ^^
if people can do that what else they can do?

Primarch Vulkan July 31st, 2008 12:11 PM

Re: You want weird news? Try this on for size...
 
Mood Flavor tobacco that would sick.

Braun July 31st, 2008 12:37 PM

Re: You want weird news? Try this on for size...
 
nonononoo you want weird news check this: Man decapitates passenger aboard Greyhound bus in Manitoba

086goinfast July 31st, 2008 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Braun (Post 4473928)
nonononoo you want weird news check this: Man decapitates passenger aboard Greyhound bus in Manitoba

Wow, that also deserves an "lolwut?" award.:uhm:

rebornintheglory July 31st, 2008 12:51 PM

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That's just gruesome. This gets points for interestingness and originality.

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Originally Posted by Crazy Wolf (Post 4473854)
Very useful, there's huge swathes of the world covered in landmines. I suppose it could also be a good way to recoup some of the cost of mine-clearing procedures, once you've cleared the field, you can sell the tobacco.

And kill them slowly instead? ;)

Dreadnought[DK] July 31st, 2008 12:52 PM

Re: You want weird news? Try this on for size...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 086goinfast (Post 4473836)

BBC NEWS | Europe | GM cress could seek out landmines

Old news. Danish researchers began working on it 4½ years ago.

dumptires July 31st, 2008 12:59 PM

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even though its genius!

Crazy Wolf July 31st, 2008 01:22 PM

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Exactly, reborn. And make some money too! No one gets any funds from a landmine death. Using tobacco to kill is good for the economy!


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