A geoduck, pronounced "gooey duck", is a species of large saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk, native to the Pacific Coast of the United States and Canada (primarily Washington, British Columbia, and Southeast Alaska). It has a life expectancy of about 146 years, with the oldest recorded at over 160 years. This makes Geoducks the second longest-living organisms in the Animal Kingdom next to the Galápagos tortoises. Today, they sell in Asia for up to US$30/lb (US$65/kg). It is extremely popular in China, where it is considered a delicacy. The geoduck's high market value has created an $80 million U.S. industry.
The geoduck is the official mascot of The Evergreen State College, located at the southernmost tip of Puget Sound in Olympia, Washington. The school's Latin motto, Omnia Extares (or, "let it all hang out") is at least partially intended as a tongue-in-cheek reference to the creature's phallic appearance.
HAY. Thanks to everyone for making my birthday lovely. I had a fantastic weekend. So fantastic in fact that it took every part of my being to get out of bed this morning. I am going to take a giant nap when I get home.
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LOLZ! I was just about to post YOU KNOW...
True story: one of his most favorite-est shirts is related to this very thing. It's like a big-old-source of hipster-geek-elitist pride for them.
Oh, world. you're so great.
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