Friday Odds and Ends, July 8

By S&C ETC., July 8, 2016

 

 

A cyborg with rat tissue and a skeleton of gold? It’s real! And it’s beautiful.

 

 

 

Have you heard of ESPER? The Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections is “dedicated to promoting the collecting of stamps and philatelic material depicting people and events related to the African Diaspora and to encouraging and supporting the interest and participation of Black people in all aspects of philately.” You can follow them on Twitter, too!

 

Seeing planets outside the solar system is old news, but have we found extra-solar water clouds for the first time?

 

 

 

Today is the last working day for Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios. Ms. Rios not only made appearances at collector conventions, but would autograph notes bearing her signature. Best of luck to you in your future endeavors, Ms. Rios, and thanks for your years of work!

 

 

Crime doesn’t pay, even for treasure hunters! This hunter thought he could get around the law for greater profit.