Thursday, February 05, 2009

Bill Gates Unleashes Swarm of Mosquitoes on Rich & Famous Crowd


It was no doubt an educational experience.

"Malaria is spread by mosquitoes," Gates said while opening a jar onstage at the Technology, Entertainment, Design Conference — a gathering known to attract technology kings, politicians, and Hollywood stars.

"I brought some. Here I'll let them roam around. There is no reason only poor people should be infected." Gates then waited a minute or so before assuring the audience the freed insects were malaria-free.