Not so Fresh, Not so New: Pig Manure Floods Village

Here's an item that I unaccountably forgot to bring to your attention that occurred last month. In the German village of Elsa, a tank containing pig manure slurry burst and flooded part of the village. In places the manure was 1.5 feet deep, and it flooded several homes as it ran down the main street of Elsa.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4741262.stm