“The animals have less body fat because they have a gene that allows them to regulate their body temperatures better by burning fat.” NPR: CRISPR Bacon: Chinese Scientists Create Genetically Modified Low-Fat Pigs.

+ Men photographed in crocodile trap dubbed idiots of the century. As stupid as this is, I’m not sure it earns them much more than the title idiots of the hour.

+ And one for my mother-in-law: Meet the firefighters from American Samoa who sing to stay motivated on the job.