Nightjar navigation and animal homing myths
A discussion of animal navigation suggests birds and mammals use a mix of instincts memory and landmarks rather than scent or sight alone. Examples include pigeons foxes dogs and terriers that seemingly find home over long distances, implying a highly developed sense of direction beyond obvious senses. An acrostic puzzle concludes with eight five letter words whose initials spell a college game name, with clues ranging from a surface to a musical instrument and church related terms.
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Africa
England
France
Paris
Birmingham
High Wycombe
Oxfordshire
Leeds
The Goat Tricks a Hungry Wolf on the Mountain
A famished wolf traps a goat who offers safe release if told where goats outnumber his teeth. The goat directs the wolf toward a distant mountain with many goats above. After a long climb the wolf reaches a plain with a herd of about 200 goats grazing peacefully.
Christmas Eve and Morning in Pinehurst 1908
Child recalls a magical Christmas Eve and morning in Pinehurst North Carolina on December 25 1908 at age five. Santa and mother discuss gifts the stocking is hung the tree shines candlelight and dolls a carriage and a painting book are mentioned as cherished gifts the author CLARISSA METCALF signs the memory.
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Cheard
Santa
Mother Dear
Christ
Clarissa Metcalf
Pinehurst
N. C
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