Fun Fact of the Day

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Fact- although cute creatures, minks are vicious, they attack their prey in their dens and then take over, making it their home

Further Info- none

Behind the Scenes- we have a mink who lives near the rock, we've named him Myles

Fact- the Pilgrims brought a Mastiff with them on the Mayflower

Further Info- they also brought goats, pigs, and chickens

Behind the Scenes- the new job

Fact- Asian longhorn beetles have blue feet

Further Info-make sure you follow local policies and procedures!!!

Behind the Scenes- went to a week-long conference, one of the programs was about these dangerous little bugs!

Fact- the Pillsbury Dough Boy has an actual name: Poppin' Fresh

Further Info- his wife is named Poppie Fresh and their kids are Popper and Bun Bun

Behind the Scenes- just fun!

Fact- Pigs have been traditionally trained to smell out truffles

Further Info- Although some breeds of dogs can be trained to find truffles too.

Behind the Scenes- French fries with Parmesan cheese and black truffle oil are amazing!

Fact- Florence Harding was the first first lady to vote for her husband in a presidential election

Further Info- Florence's husband was the first president elected after women's vote was passed

Behind the Scenes- nothing special

Fact- There are only two species of mammals that lack a belly button: the platypus and the echidna.

Further Info- these mammals lay eggs, thus do not have an umbilical scar

The Platypus

The Echidna

Behind the Scenes- Nothing special