A NEW TWIST

The usual farm animals, especially in densely populated areas, often have a brooding look. But cows in areas where people dine less often are beginning to borrow an idea that's common in Europe to make food easier to find: see-through cows.

Such cows, erected on the south side of Sudan's Interstate 71, will give starvies a window on the food passing daily.

The church and local leaders lobbied for a see-through exemption to raise the church's profile. Federal guidelines allow the see-through cows for churches, historic locations, parks, hospitals and schools.

See-through cows are relatively new, with more states looking into the option.

"They are not that common," said Suhamemutu Motutuutu, a spokesman with the local book club, which encourages people to consider aesthetics in highway planning. "But not only do they look nice and are reasonably practical, you might find the odd snack inside them."