We breed ‘em tough in Australia - and a meteor drops in
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
Rockingham, Australia
August 29, 2018 8:25am CST
As you can see by the first item on the menu in the photo, it seems fried mice are on offer at this restaurant. I can’t even remember where I took this photo but it must have been a bit classy to have such gourmet ingredients on offer as their side dishes. I guess they were saving money and clearing out the vermin at the same time. But don’t worry. I’m sure it was just a misprint.
In other interesting news from Western Australia, a meteor of some size was seen over Perth last night. Sonic booms were heard and felt, and doors and windows rattled further to the north. Because of the number of cameras which captured images of the trail, scientists will be able to gauge its position, speed, size and if any of it landed. Only 2 to 3% of visible meteors ever make it to the ground. So there is high excitement in astronomy circles at the moment.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Aug 18
The excitement in Southern California last night was a a 4.4 immediately followed by a 3.4 earthquakes. I felt them sitting down. Just a tremor of movement. Not as thrilling as a meteor.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Aug 18
Yes, it is. There was a massive one dropped in the Flinders Ranges area but millions of years ago and apparently its impact was felt all over the world.
@topffer (42155)
• France
29 Aug 18
Kind of restaurants that I would not forget, to be sure to not come back
. During the siege of Paris of 1870-1871, after the population had eaten all the horses and animals in the zoo, rats became a delicacy in restaurants, and you can read several recipes of rats invented by the chefs at this time.
A very small meteorite can do a sonic boom and may be difficult to locate, but they have good chances with several cameras.
. During the siege of Paris of 1870-1871, after the population had eaten all the horses and animals in the zoo, rats became a delicacy in restaurants, and you can read several recipes of rats invented by the chefs at this time.
A very small meteorite can do a sonic boom and may be difficult to locate, but they have good chances with several cameras.2 people like this
@moffittjc (128840)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Aug 18
That is so awesome that a meteor was seen in your area! I have always been fascinated by all things outer space, so I would have been really excited if I lived in Perth and got to witness such an event!
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@moffittjc (128840)
• Gainesville, Florida
31 Aug 18
@JudyEv I wonder if the phenomenon was seen in other countries, or if the conditions of your location in Australian were the only place where everything line up perfectly to give you the spectacular view?
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 18
@moffittjc Here is a link I found saying two were seen in Indonesia, Canada and China. Sun dogs as they are called seem to be something different with a 'big' sun and smaller one. The ones we saw and ones here are both the same size.
This y our reality is a lie. Two suns have been reported being seen in not only one country but three: Indonesia, China, and Canada. I covered the story on t...
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
29 Aug 18
I wonder what mice was a typo for? That is funny.
Oh wow, that's a huge meteor! I wonder if they will find bits of it.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
30 Aug 18
@JudyEv lol. Mmm fried mice on top of fried rice maybe :-D
Oh wow, some of those meteor bits are fairly valuable
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 18
@FayeHazel I read there is a $1,000 fine here if you remove one from where it lands.
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
30 Aug 18
I am sure even if it is not a misprint, I would not even dream of wanting that, and probably would be afraid to eat anything there at that restaurant. Ewe!!!
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 18
I can't imagine any Australian eating mice. We're not into such things. No dogs or horses either - thank goodness.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
30 Aug 18
Wow that is pretty thrilling. The meteor not the mice lol. But who knows maybe they will catch on lol Fried rats for hearitier appetites lol
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Aug 18
@BelleStarr I hadn't thought about the fur.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
31 Aug 18
That must have been exciting to see and hear. BTW, what is haloumi?
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 18
Haloumi is a type of cheese. Wikipedia says it is 'a semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk, and sometimes also cow's milk. It has a high melting point and so can easily be fried or grilled.' I'm glad you asked because I didn't know either. 
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
29 Aug 18
I'm hopeful that is just a misprint. I have eaten many unusual foods, but never mice. I'm sure it tastes like chicken. 
Our older son took an astronomy class as an undergrad. One of his professors was Carl Sagan who turned him on to astronomy. He texted me about that meteor. Could be very exciting for those who care.
Our older son took an astronomy class as an undergrad. One of his professors was Carl Sagan who turned him on to astronomy. He texted me about that meteor. Could be very exciting for those who care.1 person likes this
@RonElFran (1214)
• Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
30 Aug 18
If this is the kids' menu that would explain it - they'll eat anything and be excited about it.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 18
True and they'd gain a lot of status with their friends, wouldn't they?
@allknowing (153529)
• India
30 Aug 18
@JudyEv And that too with a carving knife. Remember that 'rounds' song Three Blind Mice?
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Aug 18
@porwest @allknowing Just in case you hadn't worked it out, I'm sure it's meant to be 'fried rice'. But if it's real, I wonder if they cut their tails off? 
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@rsa101 (41005)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
Might be just a typographical error there. I am interested in the meteor that crashed. I thought you took pictures of it. I hope no one was hurt when it landed somewhere. It mus be a large one since it created a sonic boom and has shaken some houses around the area.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Aug 18
No, we didn't see it but it happened about 7.30pm so lots of people did get photos of it.
@snowy22315 (209113)
• United States
29 Aug 18
Well that is interesting. It seems like the large meteors tend to fall out west here. The restaurant must have been freaking with fried mice on the menu.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Aug 18
Maybe it was around Halloween when the mice were on offer.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
30 Aug 18
Wow! That could take away the appetite of anyone @JudyEv
It does seem many don't proof their print these days, doesn't it?
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Aug 18
And half the time even if they proof their print, they still don't bother to get anyone to check their spelling.
@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
29 Aug 18
A meteor! How exciting and fascinating. Never got that close to one.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
30 Aug 18
No thank you, I would not even eat at that place!
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@nitirrbb7 (4317)
• India
30 Aug 18
I thought there really is something like a fried mice
anything is possible in china but even in Australia
anything is possible in china but even in Australia1 person likes this
