Quirky News / 27 October 2021
Not quite an alien encounter, a 9-month cruise, and a bat tops the bird poll
The good people at Parkes Observatory did not detect “promising” radio signals that seemed to be extraterrestrial in 2019. It was likely a malfunctioning device, 2 researchers have found.
The only thing less enticing than an 8-month-long cruise is… one that goes for 9 months? Bookings are open…
And in Kiwiland, bird lovers are being beaten by a native bat. The nation’s Bird of the Year comp is heading towards a controversial conclusion – strap yourself in…
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