August 18, 2003

Today is the day to send somebody out for candy.

Where is Dr. Hot Pants, you ask? Maybe if you sent in more questions, she'd have stuff to discuss.

Two Truths and a Lie: Shark Week Edition

Can you spot the lies about nature's favorite, fun-loving, frolicking mammal?

1.) Sharks are creatures often misunderstood by man.

Many sharks are in danger of becoming extinct.

My best friend in 5th grade was a shark named Timothy.

2.) Whale sharks are the largest known breed of sharks. Sharks get angry if you leave your Christmas decorations up too long.

Bull sharks are known to hunt in murky waters.

3.) There are a few sharks on record as being certified members of the Ku Klux Klan.

Sharks are attracted to signs of distressed fish in the water.

Baby sharks are known as 'pups.'

4.) The largest recorded Great White Shark on record is 21 feet.

Hammerhead sharks eat stingrays.

Irish actor and man-about-town took a mako shark as his date to the premier of "S.W.A.T."