On September 25, 1513, Vasco Nunez de Balboa “discovered” the Pacific Ocean, after a trek across the Isthmus of Panama.
The Pacific came as a surprise to Balboa, but every Critter onshore knew it was there, and had been for a long time. A Really Long Time.
Rhinos do not disdain these Discoveries; We have them all the time, though usually on a more domestic scale.
Rhinos do not count above three. We go one, two, three, Lots, and let it go at that. It serves our needs, as We see them, and has for millions of years. See, Millions = Lots, right?
The Abacus is fun to play with, shoving the beads around, but what it “means” is mostly uninteresting, to Rhinos. More or Less.
On the other hand, today marks Your Inner Rhino‘s Post No.1800, which is, as mentioned, a Lot.
Pandora is famous for having opened a box, against wiser counsel, and having released Evil upon the world. Of course, that is a myth, but it’s as good an explanation of Evil as any other.
Whatever its historical accuracy, it does provide a Rhino with an idea of the Hazards of Curiosity.
Need We say more?
Today is “Talk Like a Pirate Day”.
It seems to Us Rhinos that here is a clear course of action indicated, for one and all.
Yo Heave Ho!
California has a colorful history, since well before it was admitted to the Nation on September 9, 1850. Always a Rhino-Friendly State, We salute you.
California is a prosperous place, and many a Rhino has thrived there. Many still do today.
A note to those with a mind to pay attention: Stardom is not all it’s cracked up to be. Trust Us.
Queen Elizabeth I was 1) born September 7, 1533, and 2) short-tempered. She was the daughter of a snappy father, so she came by her disposition honestly.
Rhinos are known to be prickly, and We can see that it would be easier for everyone, if We weren’t. But somehow our wiring doesn’t adjust much, based on awareness.
Rulers are born with a silver spoon in the mouth, which must be unpleasant for their mothers.
‘Your Inner Rhino’ has been reliably informed that today has been the first day of September! It came as a surprise, frankly. Sort of mysterious, if you ask Us.
Time is funny and calendars are pretty funny too. By funny, We mean fundamentally inconceivable.
Rhinos like to know Critters that know Stuff, but not all the information We get computes. For Us.
On August 21, 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th State. Congratulations, say all of Us Rhinos!
Islands! Wow! Wow, wow, wow!
Surf’s Up!
So. On August 10, 1821, Missouri achieved Statehood. We salute Missouri therefore. A fine state, full of fine folk, who, We gather, prefer the product to the advertisement.
You may be less aware of the Hypsibema Missouriensis, Missouri’s state dinosaur. In actual fact, Rhinos were not around when this critter was in action, but it makes a good picture, and at ‘Your Inner Rhino’, that counts for a lot. One thing to notice is, it had a thousand teeth, which is a lot, for grinding up vegetation. Impressive dentition.
Rhinos average about 28 teeth.In case you wondered.
Gravity is a major force, acting on Rhinos, planets, and apples. In 1687 Sir Isaac Newton produced a book detailing his mathematical&scientifical theories about Gravity, based on his experience in an orchard. It got him to thinking… and Voila!
Gravity, We can’t deny it, it’s here to stay. At least for Now.
Your Inner Rhino 