News Bits: Transparent Frogs, Ron Paul's Bank & Burqa'd Babes

- Unfortunately for the frogs, Japanese scientists have made them transparent.
- Transcript: What Clinton actually said about 24-Bauer-style torture.
- Every upcoming VW model is scheduled to have a hybrid option, with some models hybrid-ready as early as next year.
- By raising tons of money from his dedicated supporters, Ron Paul becomes harder for Republicans to ignore.
- There is a new world record for ear lifting, folks. It's exactly what you think it is. Well, mostly.
- Afghan television's answer to America's Next Top Model shares a glimpse of the bootie beneath the burqa.
- What do you call it when you drag a pointer over a checkbox to select or deselect it depending on its original state? Answer: US Patent 7,278,116.
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