Here's another gem from (of all places) Pravda. You recall that 'scary' newspaper from the 'evil empire' of the Soviet Union don't you? Look what kind of articles they're running (the link to the whole article):
French geologists Arnold Rheshar and Pierre Escollet have long studied rock specimens collected in different parts of the world. They arrived at quite an amazing conclusion in the end. They believed that stones have some kind of a vital activity though a very slow one. The geologists maintain the structure of stones is subject to changes, and stones can grow old. Moreover, the French claim stones can breathe, to a certain extent. Taking one “breath” takes them from three days to two weeks. And each of their “heartbeats” lasts about three days. The scientists say they gathered photographic evidence clearly indicating that stones could move. The pictures of stones were taken at large intervals. One of the stones is reported to have moved for 2.5 centimeters in two weeks’ time. The geologists stubbornly maintain that stones are living organisms though some physical processes relating to earth shove or water impact seem to be the most likely reasons behind the phenomenon.
So, OK, I'll play along. I picked up a few rocks from my garden and smashed them with my geologist hammer. French Scientist Dudes, I have bad news for you. I found no little stony legs, no little rocky hearts, no tiny little stone lungs - just dust and some gravel. The rock never even tried to run away.
I have to wonder just how these "geologists" figured that rocks breath? And as far as stones moving under their own power... dudes, DUDES! You must ease up on the LSD. It's just not good for you. For your own sanity, please, just step away from the glue and stop sniffing it.
And to think, this was in Pravda. Whoooo Boy!
