More Important News from Japan

This makes me much more concerned about the 'potato bugs' I find under every large rock in our yard:

In fewer than 50 years, a small Japanese island has almost disappeared as you can see in the pictures below. While I'm sure someone somewhere will find a way to blame global warming, the proximate cause is bugs.

Hoboro Island, between 1955 and 1965.

Hoboro Island, today.

How can small isopods destroy an island in half a century? By digging holes in the rock to lay eggs. Once again children are to blame for destroying everything.

Did It Work?

I've been away for a while. Based on the lack of comments, no one noticed. I'm pleased that my secret strategy of blog neglect may have helped return this blog to its original audience of 0.

To test my theory that no one is still checking Delicious Animals, today we have a new contest. Answer the question below in the comments section and win a fabulous prize. There is absolutely one correct answer and it has nothing to do with customer service. First correct answer by close of business Friday gets a free lunch at the winner's choice of location in mid-town Manhattan (Monday-Friday) or lower Westchester County (Saturday). Of course it's never all good news -- I'll be joining you for lunch.

Why do quick-serve restaurants and delis offer a free meal if they fail to provide you with a receipt for your purchase?