Langue can also be interpreted as "language" (English has the same double meaning for "tongue"), but yes, you're right; in this case it does refer to actual cat tongues because langues de chat are usually shaped somewhat like actual cat tongues, rather than squared off like we see here. I just thought the idea of a cat language cookie would be kinda funny

Oh boy, Cock of Asses cat language cookies, my favorite! Miiiii-aouuuuu!

The harrier was good except for the times it would inexplicably lose control and kill the pilot, which was a lot more than most planes. They called it "the widow-maker" for a reason. I think it was improved in later versions, but the earliest ones were notoriously unstable.

I know a guy who almost got hit by a harrier that had suddenly flipped above the pad during a vertical take off, crashed upside down with full throttle engaged, and then slid right through a big-ass hanger he was right outside of. He had to literally dive out of the way and be among the very first on scene to fight the flames. MCAS Cherry Point 5/1/1980. Yeah, this happened on May Day lol

It happened again, also at Cherry Point, less than a year later when an experienced pilot was killed in very similar circumstances after his harrier also randomly lost control during vertical take off. 1/18/81. Interestingly, this was just 5 days after they had officially stricken the aircraft from the previous crash.

Maybe the trick is to leave some food (like diced and crushed fruit, unsalted peanuts in the shell, or mealworms) where they hang out when you see them? Them being out of your sight doesn't necessarily mean you're out of their sight. They could be watching nearby. If they're in the area often, they'll probably find it. If you always see them at a certain time of day, try leaving it out there a bit before they show up. Maybe if you put up some feeders that have crow-friendly foods closer to the house, they'll warm up to it and you, You could also try leaving some food out for them a ways away and just hanging out for awhile reading or something, then gradually over time, leave the food closer. I'd imagine it could take some time and persistence to get the crows to warm up to you.

I've heard that crows seem to recognize offerings made to them and respond well. Try going outside and, while in their sight (not too close, though), present some food to them where they can see it, carefully place it on the ground, and slowly back away out of sight once more. You may have to do this for multiple days or maybe even weeks, not sure. Otherwise, you can take solace in the fact that nesting season will probably be over shortly as crows usually only raise 1 brood a year. They also don't usually reuse nests, but have been known to build on top of prior successful nests.

You should post an update somewhere in a week or two because this is pretty interesting!

Man, imagine slowly dying of late-stage lung cancer, then getting picked to be in a trial for a drug that could greatly improve your situation, but you get put in the control group. Placebos will still cure cancer if you think they will, right?

Not enough bread, too many circuses

Rice doesn't have to be grown in flooded paddies, that's just an ancient, chemical-free way to prevent weeds from growing. You could still grow rice the same way you'd grow wheat or corn and it can actually be less work to do it that way. It would, of course, require more reliance on herbicides for weed control, though, which is its own can of worms. The water also allows other means of food production to happen alongside the rice growing, such as raising fish or ducks. I wonder if symbiotic dual-use of the water would offset, or even directly reduce, the relatively higher methane levels that might be generated within the water. Bonus points if you hook up a turbine to the outflow when you go to drain your paddies.

Yeoman, what's up?