Russian PM not joking – extraterrestrials live among us according to MIB documentary

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev’s off-air comments that Russian Presidents are given a secret file about extraterrestrials living among us created much media interest. Most news reports claimed that Medvedev was simply joking. His apparent reference to the Men In Black movie as a source of information on a super secret agency that monitors extraterrestrials on Earth was commonly cited as key evidence that he was in fact joking. The reasoning is that no political leader would refer reporters to a comedy to clarify national policy. It has now emerged that Medvedev was not referring to the Men in Black comedy after all, but to a recent Russian television documentary titled “Men in Black” that reveals many details about an extensive cover up of extraterrestrial life visiting Earth.

However, a more accurate translation of what Medvedev actually said about the Men in Black phenomenon was: “You can receive more detailed information having watched the documentary film of the same name.” So Medvedev was referring to a Russian “documentary film” titled Men in Black, not the Hollywood blockbuster by the same name...

Russian Men In Black (MIB) documentary, a number of prominent UFO cases in Russia and the USA are discussed. The Roswell UFO crash is covered, along with a number of extraterrestrial abduction cases, and UFOs disabling nuclear weapons facilities. The documentary examines testimony that extraterrestrial bases have been established on Earth, and that some are in restricted US military areas with the full knowledge of the Pentagon. The documentary even goes on to seriously discuss President Eisenhower’s alleged meeting with extraterrestrials, where agreements were reached with some of the visitors giving them permission to take some of the Earth’s resources in exchange for advanced technology...

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That condition is caused by 'Scotch mist' not English 'Sunshine'.

This Animal commonly known as the Hedgehog famously kept clear of the United States due to it's total lack of tolerance for a 'Bad-Hair-Day'.
They do not use hairspray in any way shape of form since the CFCs where banned.
These charming little creatures keep us awake at night in the early summer, this is when they decide to increase their numbers.
The noises can be most alarming in the dead of night.
Sadly most peoples interactions with HGs is from behind the wheel of a car, the HGs spines are no match for modern 'Run-flat' tyres
The HG is responsible for this:sttiggywinklesPrivate Animal hospital.
The HG is the model for a very popular design of boot scrapper.
Many gardens are adorned with ceramic models of HGs, this confuses the Cr'p out of the real HG in Spring.
If you require any further data on the HG or the subject of 'British hair' do let me know. :)
Included is a ripped off article from Wiki' about Hair care.

The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), or common hedgehog, is a hedgehog species found in northern and western Europe. It is a common and well-known species, and is a favourite in European gardens, both for its unique, cute appearance and its insectivorous habits.

[] Description

Skeleton

This medium-sized mammal has a body of similar length to a large tree squirrel but is more heavily built and can weigh as much as a rabbit. It is considerably larger than the hedgehog species found in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Head-and-body length can range from 20 to 30 cm (7.9 to 12 in), with a vestigal tail adding only 1.5–3 cm (0.59–1.2 in). The adult weight typically ranges from 400 g (0.88 lb), after hibernation, to 1,200 g (2.6 lb), just prior to hibernation. The maximum recorded weight is 2,000 g (4.4 lb), though few specimens exceed 1,600 g (3.5 lb) even in fall. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this species is probably the largest species of hedgehog and is possibly the heaviest member of the Erinaceomorpha order, although the similarly-weighted moonrat can attain a considerably greater length.^[3] Males tend to be slightly larger than females. The animal appears brownish with most of its body covered by up to 6,000 brown and white spines. In most of its range it is unlike any other creature. However, where it co-exists with the southern white-breasted hedgehog, the two species are difficult to distinguish in the field, the latter having a white spot on its chest.

[] Color variation

Blonde hedgehog

Blonde hedgehogs occasionally occur. Such specimens are believed to have a rare recessive gene, giving rise to their beady, button-black eyes and creamy-coloured spines; however, they are not strictly speaking albino. They are extremely rare except on the Channel Island of Alderney where a population of around a thousand is believed to exist. They allegedly carry no fleas, and are a localised island variant of Erinaceus europaeus.

[] Range

The European hedgehog is endemic to Europe (including European Russia), with a global distribution extending from the British Isles and the Iberian peninsula eastwards through much of western to central Europe, and from southern Fennoscandia and the northern Baltic to north-west Russia. It has been introduced to various European islands and as an exotic species to New Zealand.

[] Habitat

The European hedgehog is found in woodland, meadows and grassland, favouring border areas between these various habitats. Now, few hedgehogs reside in truly wild, remote regions. Instead they frequent the green edges of areas inhabited by humans. They are common in orchards, vineyards, farmland, parks and gardens, including those in urban areas. Their range extends to elevations of up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in pine zones, however they are not found above the tree line.

[] Behavior

This species is largely nocturnal. It has a hesitant gait, frequently stopping to smell the air. Unlike the smaller, warmer-climate species, the European hedgehog may hibernate in the winter. However, most wake at least once to move their nests. They are solitary in nature with mature males behaving aggressively towards each other. Occasionally a male and female may share a hibernating spot.

[] Diet

The European hedgehog is omnivorous, feeding mainly on invertebrates. Its diet includes slugs, earthworms, beetles, caterpillars and other insects. The preferred arthropods are the millipedes Glomeris marginata and Tachypodoiulus niger as well as the ground beetle Carabus nemoralis.^[4] It also eats frogs, fish, small rodents, young birds and birds' eggs. Some fruits and mushrooms may supplement the diet.

[] Breeding

The breeding season commences after hibernation. Pregnancies peak between May and July, though they have been recorded as late as September. Gestation lasts from for 31 to 35 days. The female alone raises the litter which typically numbers between four and six, though can range from two to ten. Studies have indicated that litter size may increase in more northern climes. The young are born blind with a covering of small spines. By the time they are 36 hours old, the second, outer coat of spines begins to sprout. By 11 days they can roll into a ball. Weaning occurs at four to six weeks of age.

[] Longevity and mortality

European hedgehogs may live to ten years of age, although the average life expectancy is three years. Starvation is the most common cause of death, usually occurring during hibernation. If alarmed, the animal will roll into a ball to protect itself. Many potential predators are repelled by its spines, but predation does occur. Remains of hedgehogs have been found in the stomachs of European badgers, red foxes and pine martens. A large portion of these may be from hedgehog carcasses, especially road-kill. However, hedgehogs tend to be absent from areas where badgers are numerous. Golden eagles and Eurasian eagle-owls are habitually predators of this species and may even prefer them as prey, such as on the Swedish island of Gotland. The owl, after grabbing the hedgehog by its face, tends to skin the mammal's prickly back with its talons before consumption.^[5]

[] Protection

Generally, the hedgehog is widely distributed and can be found in good numbers where people are tolerant of their residence in gardens. To date, the IUCN classifies the species as Least Concern and currently the population as Stable. In some areas, they are common victims of road kills and may hunted by dogs, such as in Sardinia.^[2] On 28 August 2007, the new Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) [launched in 1997] included the European hedgehog on the list of species and habitats in the UK that need conservation and greater protection.^[6]^[7]

In Denmark^[8] and Poland,^[9] hedgehogs are protected by law. It is illegal to capture or hurt them, but it is accepted to house underweight hedgehogs found out during winter.

A low coverage assembly of the genome of Erinaceus europaeus was released by the Broad Institute in June 2006 as part of the Mammalian Genome Project.^[10]

[] Pest status

This species has become a serious pest in areas where it has been introduced outside of its native range. One such location is the Western Isles of Scotland, where introduced hedgehogs eat the eggs of ground-nesting waders such as Common Snipe, Dunlin, Common Redshank and Northern Lapwing. It is also considered a pest in New Zealand where it preys upon various native fauna.^[11]

[] Mutations

There are known animals with albinos or blonde colors.^[12] They are extremely rare except on the Channel Island of Alderney, where a blonde pair were released in the 1960s.^[12]

**West Cat will be Dry, East Cat will be a Hazmat issue.**
Good Morning to you all. :)

Please ignore our cats. They lie, too!

A farm inspector was also an amateur ventriloquist and he liked to have fun when he visited a farm.

He asked Farmer Smith if it was OK if he talked to one of the horses. Farmer Smith replied, "Horses can't talk."

"Well, then, you won't mind if I ask him a few questions."

"No, I suppose not."

At this point, the inspector asked the horse how he was treated and threw his voice to have the horse reply, "Oh, I can't complain. The pasture is large and the hay and oats are good. I get enough exercise. When Farmer Smith does put me to work he never works me too hard and he makes sure I get combed afterward. It's a good life."

Farmer Smith's jaw dropped but before he could say anything the inspector asked if he could interview one of the cows. Farmer Smith wasn't up to talking yet but indicated that would be OK so the inspector asked the cow how it was treated. He threw his voice again and the cow said, "Oh, it's pretty good here. I get milked twice a day. The food is good and the pasture is good. There's plenty of water and shade for the hot days. It's a good life."

By this time Farmer Smith was completely unglued, but before he could find his voice the inspector asked if he could interview one of the sheep.

Farmer Smith said, "Now, inspector, you know how those sheep lie. You can't trust a thing they say."

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