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Do YOU Have A SLIPPERY DICK?

November 28th 2008 23:45
Well - do you??? Or does it all sound a bit fishy to you - especially being on this blog which generally speaking is reasonably family friendly - I guess it depends upon how reasonable your family is.

OK - so the name isn't what it implies - I'm actually talking about Halichoeres bivittatus, otherwise known as the striped fish called 'Slippery Dick'. (it does make you wonder about the person who named it though!)

They grow up to about 30cm/12 inches and look a little something like this....
slippery dick Halichoeres bivittatus
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Unusual Occupations

July 2nd 2008 08:19
Ant Catcher - catches ants for use in ant farms.

Bone Crusher - crushes animal bones into a powder in order to make glue.
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SQUIRRELLY Interesting Squirrel Facts!!

November 16th 2007 09:16
squirrel
Grey squirrels have been known to build nests in many unusual places, such as in cars, chimney's, barbecue grills and under porches rather than in the more cosy household attic.

A squirrel's brain is about the size of a walnut.
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Things That Are NOT!

April 19th 2007 00:25
mexican jumping beans
Mexican jumping beans
1. A ladybird is a beetle, not a bird.

2. A peanut is a legume, not a nut.

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The World's Most Expensive Pussy Cat

April 11th 2007 00:25
Here Puss, Puss, come out, come out, wherever you are!

Here's one cat you definitely wouldn't want to lose!

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