While I typically try to highlight absurdities from the lighter side of the internet, this article from The New York Times online almost knocked me out of my cushy chair. Being albino must truly be a trial in and of itself, but in the sweltering African sun it seems a much crueler fate. Though these days harmful UV rays are less of a concern in comparison to ”hunters” seeking body parts of albino Africans for their “magical” powers. Witch doctors across Tanzania have dispatched human poachers to prey upon those not blessed with protective skin pigment. The article is long, but very fascinating — if not completely upsetting. The thought of this happening in the world is almost beyond my realm of understanding. However, its not going to deter me from placing the toenails of American albinos into my wallet in hopes of untold riches!
