Lighter Elements

I thought that whether you're working today after the long weekend (assuming you were fortunate to get one) or on vacation, you might appreciate a few items to lighten the summer heat:

• Fishermen net giant catfish
  646 pounder in Thailand

  World's Ugliest Dog

  Frightful photograph here.

  Days of Our Lamps

  Soap-opera parody

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A friend tells me that the cold-fusion claim has been disputed and withdrawn. I'm still waiting for confirming documentation, but I'll let you know the result.

UPDATE: This statement was based on miscommunication. My apologies.