Peacocks don’t have intercourse, but rather shed tears to conceive, according to a judge in western India whose unique theories have set off a social media storm in the country. The peahen gets pregnant after swallowing the tears of the peacock,” Sharma said on his last day in office before retiring. In his 145-page order, Sharma cites Hindu scriptures to bolster his case — listing the “miraculous” age-defying qualities of cow dung and urine. The government last week prohibited the sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter across India, sparking protests in states where beef is eaten. The slaughter of cows, as well as the possession or consumption of beef, is banned in most but not all Indian states.

Source: Egypt Independent June 01, 2017 13:30 UTC