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February 22, 2007

2.22.07

Sometimes simple tools or devices are not what they seem to be...

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The morning was cold and dark, with hints of dawn teasing at the edges. Dexter Gruntfinger, President of the ornithological society, had staked out his position the night before and waited for this moment. He barely contained a gasp as the Purple-throated Nuthatch landed next to a rock, placed an acorn on it, and picked up a smaller stone nearby.

Tap tap tap. The Nuthatch rapped the stone against the shell, a crude but clever tool.

Silently, the bark of the nearby tree slid open in response to the sound, revealing a large hydraulic press surrounded by shattered acorn shells.

Posted by: Mr. E. at February 22, 2007 12:25 PM · Permalink

great work

Posted by: anniemc at February 23, 2007 9:00 AM · Permalink