Eating live animals Eating live animals Eating live animals is the practice of humans eating animals that are still alive. It is a traditional practice in many Asian food cultures. Eating live animals, or parts of live animals, may be unlawful in certain jurisdictions under animal cruelty laws. Religious prohibitions on the eating of live animals by humans are also present in various world religions. Animals are also eaten alive for shock value. In Japan, Ikizukuri ("prepared alive") is the preparation of sashimi ("pierced food") made from live seafood. The most popular sea animal used in ikizukuri is fish but octopus is the
Electrical disruptions caused by squirrels Electrical disruptions caused by squirrels Electrical disruptions caused by squirrels are common and widespread, and can involve the disruption of power grids. It has been hypothesized that the threat to the internet, infrastructure and services posed by squirrels may exceed that posed by terrorists. Although many commentators have highlighted the lighter side of the concern, squirrels have proven consistently able to cripple power grids in the U.S. and other countries. While some commentators emphasize the humorous aspect, they still imply that the danger posed to the electrical grid from squirrels is ongoing and concerning. Instances of power grid shutdowns caused