Friday, 24 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 98. Cow

Cow comes from the Proto-Indo-European word 'gwou', meaning 'an ox; bull or cow'. It may be a reference to the lowing sounds they produce.

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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...