From some Iranian newspaper via the BBC via the Washington Post, dubiously sourced, definitely implausible, but please dear god let this be true:
A few weeks ago, 14 squirrels equipped with espionage systems of foreign intelligence services were captured by [Iranian] intelligence forces along the country’s borders.These trained squirrels, each of which weighed just over 700 grams, were released on the borders of the country for intelligence and espionage purposes.
According to the announcement made by Iranian intelligence officials, alert police officials caught these squirrels before they could carry out any task.
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A few weeks ago, 14 squirrels equipped with espionage systems of foreign intelligence services were captured by [Iranian] intelligence forces along the country’s borders.These trained squirrels, each of which weighed just over 700 grams, were released on the borders of the country for intelligence and espionage purposes.

July 26, 2007 @ 9:15 am
Amusing things are always a draw for a good blog. This particular post blends politics, comedy, and the absurd. It was a fairly well-known news story, but adding the photo of a demented squirrel is what made this a top blog.
July 26, 2007 @ 9:55 pm
lol, great picture!