Two U.S. scientists have named three species of slime-mold beetles they recently discovered Agathidium bushi, Agathidium cheneyi, and Agathidium rumsfeldi—after Bush, Cheney, and Rumsfeld.

Apparently, this wasn't a joke either. The entomologists considered this an honor, and one said he admired all three men for "having the courage of their convictions" and standing up for freedom and democracy.

UPDATE: This is really old news, I just didn't pay attention to the 2005 date on the BBC article the first time I read it.