Apparently, it can also read your mind.
N'kisi is a captive bred, hand raised Congo African Gray Parrot. He is 4-1/2 years old, and his species has a life span similar to humans. He has received teaching in the use of language for 4 years. He is now one of the world's top "language-using" animals, with an apparent understanding and appropriate usage of over 700 words.
Life is hard when you're Darth Vader's less-talented, less-charismatic younger brother and you manage a grocery store.
On an open field at Stanford University in 1971, several hundred students convened to undulate and impersonate molecules undergoing protein ... all » synthesis by a ribosome. A few were trained dancers, wearing costumes and colored balloons to identify their roles; most were recruited with the promise of fun and refreshments.
This is a clip from 'Troop of One Hundred', taken from a Japanese comedy/prank show, where a 100 people chase after random strangers and you see their reactions. Totally harmless but their reactions are priceless.
For a translation of what they're shouting:
- For the 1st and 2nd guys, they shout: "There's a tsunami!"
- For the 3rd guy they shout: "That's the guy!"
- Nothing for the 4th guy
- Last scene: "Watch out!"