Sunday, November 21, 2021

Something I didn't know

 I visited Alaska several years ago and it is beautiful.  We saw mountains and wild life, especially moose and bears, ate smoked salmon and watched an iceberg 'calve.'  But we were never told about the elusive Alascattalo. When I received the news (from my west coast brother, of course) that today is Alascattalo Day, I sensed by the name that it might have something to do with Alaska.  Although I do think it should be spelled with a 'k'.  Alaskan cattle maybe or buffalo?  Naturally I looked it up.  It turns out that the Alascattalo is the Alaskan mascot, a cross between a moose and a walrus.  Now I ask you, do you see anything about moose or walrus in that name?  Shouldn't it be Alaskamoowal?  Or Alaskawalmoo?  Or maybe Waskamoo? or Alamoorus?  I'm open to reasonable suggestions.  

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