Pop Goes The Weasel--And The Panda

In something of a surprise development, the National Zoo's female giant panda, Mei Xiang, has given birth to a 4 ounce cub. Granted, it probably would have been even more amazing if the male panda had done it, but it was still somewhat unexpected. It is notoriously difficult to tell when a female panda has been knocked up, and even skilled veterinarians are easily fooled by the false pregnancies these animals can exhibit.

In fact, even the mommy panda seemed a little taken aback when her little one popped out at 1 A.M. Friday morning. Maternal instincts quickly kicked in, and she began bonding with her offspring.

At last count, 17 NBA players have denied being the father.