Saturday, 11 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 61. Mackerel

Mackerel comes from the Old French 'maquerel'. It may have originally mean't 'marked, spotted' or 'pimp, procurer' (they spawned in shoals).

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Sandwich Island Saga 39. Extreme weather events

It's not, of course,  just flash floods that will increase with global heating. Heat waves, droughts and wild fires will all become more...