Boned in Siberia

This marvel of nature, some 4.5 feet long massive walrus penis bone was sold today at auction for $8000 to a museum. Seen on the photograph is only a portion of a fossilized member.

Discovered in Siberia, the fossilized baculum, or penis bone, is from a species of walrus that went extinct 12,000 years ago. The piece curves to a point and is covered with weathered skin and dry muscle tissue. The auction house said it was believed to be the largest known mammal penis fossil. "We are glad it's going to a museum and not a private collection, so it can on public display. It's definitely something everyone should see once in their life." Here, here!

The story comes from Associated Press via Boing Boing, however they overlooked an important detail. As a native Russian speaker, I can vouch that one of strongest Russian swearing expressions is 'the walrus prick' - the fact that puzzled me greatly through my University years until one of my biology lecturing friends educated me on the subject of walrus's anatomy. Makes sense if you have to make love in cold climate... Absolutely brilliant!

The Verdict? Definitely a PLUG!