Photo winner Plus Man vs. Ant Face-Off

An amazing image of an ant lifting 100 times its body weight has won first prize in a science photography contest.
The image shows an Asian weaver ant hanging upside down on a glass-like surface and holding a 500mg (0.02oz) weight in its jaws.
It was taken by zoology specialist Dr Thomas Endlein of Cambridge University as he researched insects' sticky feet.
Dr Endlein won £700 in photographic vouchers from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

The research shows how ants change the size and shape of the pads on their feet to enable them to carry heavier loads.
He hopes it could help scientists develop better glues.
"The pads on ants' feet are self-cleaning and can stick to almost any type of surface," he said.

"No man-made glue or adhesive system can match this. Understanding how animals can control their adhesive systems should help us come up with clever adhesives in the future."

We can top that...


The humanities answer to the ants amazing weightlifting feat is:



Weightlifting "DING DONG" Look Ma' no hands.

True Story: China

A small band of renegade martial artist practice a form of Kunfu called "Iron Pen*s"

A true masters can lift up to 440 pounds.

They can tow your car using their you know what... for free.


Looks like fun. I got to try this out sometimes...

So who do you think is better? Weightlifting Ant or Weight lifting DING DONG??? Speak up! (that is if you know how to use the comment section ;)

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