Vicki Fyson a trainee keeper at London Zoo attempts to weigh and measure a Humboldt penguin, in London, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. Zookeepers are grabbing their scales and reaching for the tape measures, as they prepare to monitor every animal at ZSL London Zoo’s annual weigh-in. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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We could’ve just added great photos of Neil Armstrong that popped up this week–and we did include a few–but we also have some great images from terra firma, including this self-conscious penguin, a surreal fireworks photo, an ominous take on Hurricane Isaac, and a controversial bike without pedals or a seat. Check out the gallery to see them all.
