Chionophobia is an intense fear of snow. People with chionophobia have an extreme reaction to snow or wintry weather. Even the thought of a light snowfall can cause severe anxiety. The word chionophobia comes from the Greek word for snow (chióni). This phobia can have a significant impact on everyday life.

BuckyB93 wrote:

Newer vehicles are always on.

Customer asked why she needs a new battery as it isn't even five years old.

It was explained the newer models have computer modules throughout the car that are continually talking to each other, which takes a slow toll on the battery. Add to that the extremes of weather in the northern (and southern) 1/5 of the country, that automatically cuts off another year of battery life.

8trackdisco wrote:

It may not have been brought up - maybe some considered it as being "woke". Not sure when I found out that tidbit that would explain why this continent is not named Columbia (or perhaps even Eriiksona).

tonygraz wrote:

The word "America" comes from the Latinized version of the name of Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci:
Americus Vesputius: The Latinized version of Vespucci's name

America: The feminine form of Americus, which was used to name the newly discovered continent

The name was first used in 1507 on a map created by Martin Waldseemüller. The map was based on data gathered by Vespucci during his voyages to the New World in 1501–1502.

The name "America" was originally used to refer to South America, but was later extended to include North America as well.

The term "American" was used to describe the native inhabitants of the New World in the 16th century, and was later extended to include European settlers and their descendants. The name "America" has been linked to many aspects of exploration, colonization, and national identity

Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Florence for whom "America" is named. Vespucci participated in at least two voyages of the Age of Discovery between 1497 and 1504, first on behalf of Spain and then for Portugal.

Some Ground Squirrels in California are carnivorous. They have been spotted eating moles.

Moles being little mice-like creatures. Not spies or that thing attached like a barnicle to Tracy Wolfson's face.

8trackdisco wrote:

I used to walk the trails at Whittier Narrows Park in Pomona...lotsa squirrels there...

On one occasion I encountered a very aggressive looking squirrel blocking the trail. As I got near, it stood up on its hind legs, with its front legs on its sides, looking like arms on hips, chin/nose up and a hard stare in its eyes. It held its ground and didn't budge as I got within 10 feet. I stopped and stared for a few seconds, thinking it would scamper off. It did not...so I turned and walked back the way I came. I think that squirrel would've definitely taken a bite of me...

delta1 wrote:

article I saw said voles...

frankj1 wrote: