February '09

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February '09: 1 - 7

February 1;

Tarantulas can live up to 30 years.

February 2;

TV Show: Chuck Episode: 2.12 - Chuck Versus the Third Dimension Goal: 035/400 (8.75% Complete) About: Chuck has to protect rock star Tyler Martin, while Morgan wins two backstage passes to Martin's concert, so he needs to decide who will become his "plus one". Quote: "Would it be so crazy if I did have plans? Plans that involve something other than fixing a computer or playing hot potato with a thermite grenade?" -Chuck

An adult porcupine has approximately 30,000 quills on its body, which are replaced every year.

February 3;

TV Show: The Mentalist Episode: 1.09 - Flame Red Goal: 036/400 (9% Complete) About: A murder in a small town is investigated and soon turns out to be an act of vengeance. Quote: "I was at the hospital, 'cause my appendix busted. You want to see my scar?" -Tommy "No. No, but I'm sure Mr. Jane would love to." -Teresa Lisbon

Some Ribbon worm will eat themselves if they cannot find food. This type of worm can still survive after eating up to 95% of its body weight.

February 4;

TV Show: Life Episode: 2.13 - Re-Entry Goal: 037/400 (9.25% Complete) About: The team investigates the death of a retired NASA pilot in mid-flight. The suspect are the pilots son and the pilots business partner. An important fact in this case is that the pilot was going to pay the Russians 35 million dollars to take him into space. Meanwhile, Tidwell tries to help Crews remember who shot him. Quote: "Here you are. It's an unusual request, Detective. Most people wouldn't want to have the bullet that shot them." -Doctor "Well, someone gave it to me. It would be rude just to throw it away." -Crews

In just the first 56 days of life, the larva of the polyphemus moth eats about 86,000 times its birthweight.

February 5;

TV Show: Leverage Episode: 1.10 - The 12-Step Job Goal: 038/400 (9.5% Complete) About: The Leverage team attempts to recover a sum of money that was swindled from a charity by an investment broker. After tricking him into entering a rehab facility due to his alcoholism, the team learns that he's not the terrible person he appeared to be. Quote: "Where are you going? We gotta search the car." -Eliot "I'm gonna go and freshen up a little bit. Maybe cry a little." -Hardison

A slug has four noses.

February 6;

TV Show: Psych Episode: 3.14 - Truer Lies Goal: 039/400 (9.75% Complete) About: Gus and Shawn's client, a pathological liar, has information about a planned assassination. The problem is getting anyone at the SBPD to believe him. Quote: "Where's Lieber?" -Gus "Gone. Looks like he's on the lam." -Juliet "If he's on a lamb he won't get far. Alpaca, different story. Those things really fly. " -Shawn

The tuatara lizard of New Zealand has three eyes, two in the center of its head and one on the top of its head.

February 7;

TV Show: Burn Notice Episode: 2.12 - Seek and Destroy Goal: 040/400 (10% Complete) About: Michael, under the alias of Miles Parker, is hired by Scott Chandler to investigate strange activity - log-ins at odd hours, unusual computer activity and telephone bugging - at an art gallery. But after being attacked by the the gallery's receptionist, Michael finds himself working against Chandler. Meanwhile, Michael needs to find the person who planted the bomb at his loft, therefor he turns to arms dealer Seymour for help. Quote: "When you are playing the role of spy-hunter and the person you are hunting is yourself, the trail of evidence can lead anywhere you say it does." -Michael

TV Show: Bones Episode: 4.14 - The Hero in the Hold Goal: 041/400 (10.25% Complete) About: Booth is kidnapped by the Grave Digger and the Jeffersonian team must find and save him before it's too late. Meanwhile, when evidence from the Grave Digger's case goes missing, Brennan and Hodgins are suspected of taking it. Quote: "Alright Bones listen, don't worry. I will be there when they crown you super scientist. I will be the guy ... in the 'Cocky' belt buckle, and snazzy rented tux." -Booth

Polar bears can smell seal from 20 miles away.