British marine biologists have found the world’s only hexapus – an “octo”pus with six legs. Usually, octopodes that lose a leg will grow another one – kind of like a starfish. Henry, however, has six and only six.
Poll of the day: Was Henry inspired by Al Gore to reduce his carbon footprint by 25%, or is George Bush responsible for this horrible mutation? You decide. (Last H,aP poll may be found here.)


“Was Henry inspired by Al Gore to reduce his carbon footprint by 25%, or is George Bush responsible for this horrible mutation?”
That was the funniest thing I’ve read all week! Thanks for the laughs.
By: Neil on 4 March 2008
at 7:26 pm
You’re welcome. Care to cast a vote, or do you have a daily limit? :)
By: theobromophile on 5 March 2008
at 2:31 am
Theo,
Pharyngula has a post on this and link to a fairly good explination for how this happens.
http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2008/03/hexapus.php
It’s fascinating, actually.
By: Teresa on 5 March 2008
at 6:58 am
I vote for it being Bush’s fault. It is wonderful to have a scapegoat. It’s Biblical and everything.
By: Neil on 5 March 2008
at 8:22 am