Another Ridiculously Obscure Facts Edition- Vol 7
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
January 7, 2022 7:00pm CST
Some more obscure interesting facts you probably never knew. I'm also sure you never gave any of these trivial facts any thought either. 
But like a good quote here are a couple of facts I found which you can spring on someone to impress them with your amazing knowledge of useless information. 
It's unusual to me how animals are nick-named when found in a group. When you see one by itself, like a goose for example, nothing in that name stands out in its description. But when found in a group, their identity gets "enhanced" and they become "A Gaggle of Geese!"
Here are a couple more interesting animal nicknames. Do you know their group descriptions?
THERE IS A SPECIAL NAME FOR A GROUP OF HIPPOPOTAMUSES
And It's not Hippi or Hippies either. Yes, it is referred to by its shortened name Hippo, but what about in a bunch? The word rhymes with "moat," give up?
And A GROUP OF BATS ALSO HAVE A SPECIAL NAME
And it's not "Bats in the Belfry" the popular description of a person who's a bit unhinged or eccentric.
So, any idea what you call a multiple group of bats? There called a "Colony."
Now it's your turn! Can you think of a term for a group of animals? Go ahead Google it and play along, 
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But like a good quote here are a couple of facts I found which you can spring on someone to impress them with your amazing knowledge of useless information.
It's unusual to me how animals are nick-named when found in a group. When you see one by itself, like a goose for example, nothing in that name stands out in its description. But when found in a group, their identity gets "enhanced" and they become "A Gaggle of Geese!"
Here are a couple more interesting animal nicknames. Do you know their group descriptions?
THERE IS A SPECIAL NAME FOR A GROUP OF HIPPOPOTAMUSES
And It's not Hippi or Hippies either. Yes, it is referred to by its shortened name Hippo, but what about in a bunch? The word rhymes with "moat," give up?
And A GROUP OF BATS ALSO HAVE A SPECIAL NAME
And it's not "Bats in the Belfry" the popular description of a person who's a bit unhinged or eccentric.
So, any idea what you call a multiple group of bats? There called a "Colony."
Now it's your turn! Can you think of a term for a group of animals? Go ahead Google it and play along,
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8 responses
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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9 Jan 22
Good ones! Thanks for playing along. 
Army also works for ants too, lol.
Another one which describes 2 groups of animals is "herd" of Antelope or Buffalo
Army also works for ants too, lol.
Another one which describes 2 groups of animals is "herd" of Antelope or Buffalo 1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (502190)
• Italy
10 Jan 22
@dgobucks226 "Herd" is also for sheep. Herd is very common generally applied to mammals, and most particularly to the grazing mammals. Now famous word because of "herd immunity"... that will never happen.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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11 Jan 22
@LadyDuck Interesting... And yes, herd immunity is not possible. The virus mutates, viruses are not curable, and even if your vaccinated you can catch the virus. Our focus should be on treatment and making sure therapeutics are readily available through distribution centers and other means.
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
8 Jan 22
A bloat of hippos and a tower of giraffes.
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
10 Jan 22
@dgobucks226 I've often wondered why they have to have soooo many different designations!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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12 Jan 22
@LindaOHio That's true! It seems people like to have labels for everything doesn't it 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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9 Jan 22
Bloat is correct 
Tower describes giraffes perfectly!
Other popular animal/insect group names are A troop of baboons, A colony of beavers, a horde of gnats and a school of fish.
Tower describes giraffes perfectly!
Other popular animal/insect group names are A troop of baboons, A colony of beavers, a horde of gnats and a school of fish.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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9 Jan 22
No, a group of goats is a flock, a tribe or a troop. Funny how flock can be used for both birds and goats. Anyway, the answer was "Bloat" which rhymes with moat, coat and note, 
Other popular animal/insect group names are A troop of baboons, A colony of beavers, a horde of gnats and a school of fish.
Other popular animal/insect group names are A troop of baboons, A colony of beavers, a horde of gnats and a school of fish.1 person likes this
Never wooda thought of that.
@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
8 Jan 22
Groups of bats are called dynamic duos! 
. Seriously, wonder if Colony Insurance might get a bat like Liberty Mutual’s emu.
And a group of hippos is called what they are: FAT! (That was rather bloated of me, wasn’t it!)
. Seriously, wonder if Colony Insurance might get a bat like Liberty Mutual’s emu.
And a group of hippos is called what they are: FAT! (That was rather bloated of me, wasn’t it!)1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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9 Jan 22
Yes, now that would be an interesting mascot. Ozzy would approve! Of course, no jingles or mascots for NJM. Love this commercial. Have you seen this video?
Perhaps they would consider a fat, bloated hippo?
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
9 Jan 22
@dgobucks226 — no, I hadn’t seen it. That’s hilarious.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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11 Jan 22
@FourWalls The guy with the no jiggles and mascots coffee cup is very clever.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jan 22
@dgobucks226 Those ones I knew.
There was a list of some odd-sounding groups on a Bing info thing a week or so ago.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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9 Jan 22
A group of Hippos is called a "Bloat" which rhymes with moat, coat and note, lol
Thanks for your addition. I had no idea! Owls have a classy nickname
Here are a few obvious ones...
Other popular animal/insect group names are pride of lions, swarm of bees, herd of Antelope, or army of ants.
Here are a few obvious ones...
Other popular animal/insect group names are pride of lions, swarm of bees, herd of Antelope, or army of ants.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (381805)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Jan 22
@dgobucks226 A bloat of hippos sounds a bit insulting.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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9 Jan 22
Very fitting terms indeed! Such a Regal nickname for owls BTW- hippo groups are called "Bloat."
Other popular animal/insect group names are A troop of baboons, A colony of beavers, a horde of gnats and a school of fish.
BTW- hippo groups are called "Bloat."
Other popular animal/insect group names are A troop of baboons, A colony of beavers, a horde of gnats and a school of fish.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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9 Jan 22
Other popular animal/insect group names are pride of lions, swarm of bees, herd of Antelope, or army of ants. Herd also applies to Buffalo too!
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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9 Jan 22
Of course! And simply put, I like that
Other popular animal/insect group names are pride of lions, swarm of bees, herd of Antelope, or army of ants.
Other popular animal/insect group names are pride of lions, swarm of bees, herd of Antelope, or army of ants.1 person likes this
