Google Hires Goats to Mow the Grass


	Google Hires Goats to Mow the Grass

Marcariel

5-5-2009 6:04 PM

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goats, google, mowing

Marcariel says:

The White House and Central Park have employed goats to mow the grass ... why not Google! Great eco-friendly way to do the job. Costs the same as Gasoline lawnmowers, but no carbon emissions. Kudos Google!

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