h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I like the picture, because the smooth, pale shape of the elephant contrasts with the dark background with its leaf patterns.

But there seems something sad about the elephant, as if it has lain down to die. Does it have a story?

Please don't call me "kneel" (Neil) my names Herbert

All the black and white photos in today's issue are first rate.

Was this elephant in India? Does the elongation of the trunk have any sort of artistic significance? Inquiring minds want to know.

Elephant was in China, according to the photographer.

I can almost picture it, then. It would fit in in the parts of Taiwan and Hong Kong that I've seen.

For some reason I just want to repeat the words, now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.

Yep! I definitely need a chiropodist!

The elephant looks sort of like melted plastic. Did Salvador Dali make the sculpture after painted the melted clocks?

Phew! Yuk! I don't need a trunk to tell me me feet stink where's the foot powder ?

Nine blind sculptors tried to sculpt an elephant. This as the result.

The sculpted animals in the park were in pairs - one standing opposite one kneeling. They guard the avenue leading to the Tombs of the Ming Emperors.

Ah! The ones with the vases.

Also the dynasty mentioned in the Twilight's Last Glea.