My great grandma gave birth to my great uncle in a canoe! He was her 7th child (crazy!) and she was out checking her beaver traps!

Aww, this reminds me of the Adventures of Milo and Otis.. I haven't seen that movie in forever. Now I'm going to have to go on a mission to find it!

This brings to mind this heartbreaking, and compelling photo essay http://www.viceland.com/int/v16n2/htdocs/river-styx-full-of-booze-616.php

First of all I think if the automakers can't propel themselves into the future, innovate and create energy efficient technologies to keep themselves relevant they should fail. For capitalism to work outdated businesses need to fail and support should be given to newer forward looking innovations. Especially if those at the top of the dinosaur companies are squandering their cash for personal gain.