Monthly Archives: August 2010
Cartoon Killer or One Cool Camel?
You may remember Joe Camel from the Camel cigarette advertising campaigns dating from 1987 to 1997. After all, he is indisputably the most famous camel to have never lived (probably tops among the breathing variety as well, unless you can name a few off the top of your head). But while all his friends seemed … Continue reading
New Cows on the Block
Trying to stick to a healthy, yet delicious, diet, but traditional dairy milk seems to be standing in your way? Don’t worry, this isn’t a thinly veiled plug for soy milk, but there may soon be another alternative to your bovine beverage issues. The European Union health officials recently cleared the way for the United … Continue reading
Call in the Camelry!
It’s no surprise to see a statue of a famous war hero or general perched atop a noble steed, but how surprised might you be to find that his hoofed friend had humps? Cavalry operations have been common among in military outfits since nearly the beginning of warfare, predated by only infantry and chariotry, playing … Continue reading
Mmm Camel
Next time you go to the store to grill out steaks, sausages or burgers, consider picking up a slab of camel meat. Of course, unless you live down under, it’s highly unlikely your local grocery store would carry camel, but some Australian food stores do, in fact, have such meat in all three of the … Continue reading
Humpbacks in a Hurry
Though yet to break through to the Kentucky Derby or Belmont Stakes, camel racing is a popular spectator sport in many nations outside the United States, particularly desert nations where riding a camel might be a more common occurrence. Despite what Hollywood would have you believe, with slow moving scenes of camel-led travelers traversing sandy … Continue reading