The oil spill: The latest developments
The oil spill: The latest developments
– Mississippi and Alabama report oil hitting their shores for the first time. A two-mile-long, three-foot-wide strand of oil was found on Petit Bois Island in Mississippi, and patches of oil washed up on Dauphin Island in Alabama. Oil spill – Environment – Energy – Petroleum in the Environment – Business
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Why did people stop saying "Mexican Swine Flu"?
The strand originated in Mexico and was related to the pig population. I suspect politically correct bs… "We don’t want to offend the Mexicans!" "We don’t want to offend swine [producers]!" "Oh no!!!!"