Scientists in New Zealand have bred a herd of cows that produce skim milk. The cows, bred from a female they discovered with a genetic mutation, make milk that isn’t only lite, but makes soft spreadable butter. Though they say it could be five to 10 years before the milk is ready for market, in the meantime they’re searching their herds for a cow that produces chocolate milk. Then a steer with the cheese gene so it makes instant cheeseburgers. Before you know it their chickens will lay eggs with bacon and browns in them. It’s a wonderful brave new world.

After 237 wordless years, the Spanish national anthem may finally be getting lyrics, thanks to the Spanish Olympic Committee which thinks athletes should be able to sing along at sporting events rather than stand around and idly hum. A bill is being drafted calling for a committee to come up with lyrics which would have to be approved by parliament. The IAMKLS (International Association of Mimes, Karaokers, and Lip-Syncers) has lodged a protest, saying adding words would be discriminatory and would jeopardize their ability to earn a living in Spain.

Archaeologists in western Japan have discovered what they say is the oldest remains of a melon ever found. The 2,100-year-old melon was nicely preserved because it was in a “vacuum-packed state” in a wet layer underground. Even though it was in such good condition, the researchers threw away because there was a sticker attached that said, “Best if used by June 24, 601.”