Ultimate-ums

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The Frisbee is an item of long standing. The ancient Greeks liked to play with a discus,  similar to the modern Frisbee. After that, various objects suggested themselves for flinging. The Rhino Favorite is the pie plate, perhaps because of its happy associations.

Rhinos aren’t built for hurling themselves about, so Frisbees are attractive to Us because the folk who play seem to have a fine time. Thrills by association, one among many.

The toy company, Wham-O, owns the name Frisbee. So think twice before naming your child that.

Rolling Stones…

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Acupressure is a fine solution to the irregularities that besiege Big Critters. Kinks are bound to happen, and Rhinos deal with them, with vigor.

Fortunately, many of these Activity Woes take care of themselves; there are points on our feet which respond to pressure, and so naturally solve our problems. How they do it, Rhinos cannot say. But do it, they do.

For tough spots, Rhinos use Roller Theory; when We exert a ton or two onto a pebble, the offending area relents, almost always. Then We’re back in business.

On Further Examination

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Each and every Rhino is a Genius, though no two of Us are Spectacular in just the same way.

We Rhinos are a species with an enormous range of Individualities. Depending on what We look for as Marks of Distinction, We uncover a different Genius. This Rhino may be no good at This, but is Astoundingly Sensitive to That, etc., etc.

One by one, Rhinos just seem Delightful. Add Us all up, and you have a formula for Stupenditude. Times three.

At the Gallop

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The Pony Express did its thing, delivering mail from California to Missouri (and vice versa) from April, 1860 to October 1861, a total of 18 months. For its day, this was snappy service; mail made the trip in 10 days or under. Whooosh!

What short-circuited the whole business was the Transcontinental Telegraph, which worked even faster. Technology, technology.

Still, there is a great romance to Pony Express riders. Please recall: few Rhinos get mail of any kind whatever.

Knickerbocker Holiday

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Mr. Washington Irving, b. April 3, 1783, was an influential writer in New York. He was interested in many things, not the least being the Dutch settling of the Hudson River Valley.

Two of his best known works are ‘Rip Van Winkle’ and ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’.

Rhinos like Mr. Irving’s stories, but We leave out the scary parts. There are quite enough of those in our daily lives, as it is.