It's Gary Larson's world.

Gary Larson retired The Far Side over a decade ago. The world is beginning to catch up.

• Rats that were repeatedly tickled became socially bonded to the researchers and would seek out tickles.
• Like me, you've probably stayed awake countless nights wondering, "Did the Brits ever make plans for a nuclear landmine, powered by chickens?" (via Electrolite)
  
• Capuchin monkey to join police SWAT team.
• Wolves have bad manners. (via robot wisdom)
  
• Sheep have best friends.
• Cows hold grudges.