How do animals know to look us in the eye? Shouldn’t they be looking at our moving parts, like, for example, our mouths when we’re talking to them?

When I point my finger at something, Newt will stare diligently at it. (My finger, not the object I’m trying to direct him to.) he’s such a babyhead.

Does anyone own :).com?

is it usable?

From Straight Dope –

Do some people remain alert — but paralyzed — under anesthesia?

The short answer, yes. *shivers* That’s a freakin’ Nightmare to the fifth power. (kudos to mtothe5th for spotting this!)