Great questions in science: octopus dexterity

Great questions in science: octopus dexterity

by SouthernFriedInfidel | Published on July 24th, 2008, 11:41 am | Science

How do you tell if an octopus has a "dominant" tentacle? Give it a Rubick's Cube. :twisted:

While they're not looking to see if one can solve it, wouldn't it be fun if one did.

A Person wrote:While they're not looking to see if one can solve it, wouldn't it be fun if one did.

I would love that! Just imagine the fun that would ensue when all sides are solved and it puts the cube down.

Of course, the second it happened, the researchers would want to dissect it, to find out how its brain works. :lol:

I would have to stop eating Pulpa a la Veracruz July 24th, 2008, 10:09 pm

I would have to stop eating Pulpa a la Veracruz

The picture is priceless....

Next thing you know they'll have them domesticated.

I just want to know how they get these critters INTERESTED in playing with the blasted things. :lol:

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