Pets are intriguing, fun and can bring an extra element of joy into the household. But they can also be a source of contention -- whose turn is it to walk the dog? -- and guilt if they die before their time. Choosing your family pet wisely is important--let's look into the virtual pet store.
They're also known as brine shrimp. You may remember seeing ads for these in comic books when you were a kid. The ads promised you could train your sea monkeys to do tricks and implied that they would have faces and personalities. Not exactly. However, these creatures are fun to watch. More fun is the somewhat ironic culture that's grown up around them, at sites like Sea Monkey Worship. A certain kind of kid — and the parents who love him — will get a kick out of joining the Sea Monkey Forum or reading The Diary of a Mad Sea Monkey Lady.