From the 1920’s until the early 70’s, posing with people in polar bear costumes was all the rage in Germany. Pictures of whole families, soldiers, workers, sports teams, and children can be readily found, and all of them are delighted to do so, Even the kids. Then we will learn about the birth of three Dire Wolf pups this year. What’s the big deal about that you ask? Well nothing, except Dire wolves have been extinct for 13,000 years. While still in the realm of science and ethics, Mel will tell us about the technology being developed that would see humans produced in artificial wombs. Humans without pain or fear. Humans from whom organs can be harvested for transplants. Humans … which could provide meat. Lastly, Rod will tell us about some of the more interesting (see repulsive, disgusting) food dishes from around the world. You hungry?