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Monthly Archives: July 2012

Puffin Fact #92

July 29, 2012 · by icelanddefrosted

Bonfires, or any sort of outdoor fire, should be checked thoroughly for errant Puffins before lighting.

Puffin Fact #91

July 29, 2012 · by icelanddefrosted

In the 1990’s, Icelandic electrical sockets were redesigned to prevent Puffins from placing their beak into them. This followed several tragic incidents.

Puffin Fact #90

July 29, 2012 · by icelanddefrosted

Italian bakers have historically used Puffins to knead pizza dough with their large feet. They are excellent at this; both gentle and firm at the same time.

Puffin Fact #89

July 29, 2012 · by icelanddefrosted

Puffins have excellent sight in darkness. Military grade night vision technology is based on Puffin eyes.

Puffin Fact #88

July 29, 2012 · by icelanddefrosted

Puffins will leave their nests for the sea all on the same day in August. This day is decided upon by the Puffin Elders Committee (PEC).

Go Iceland!

July 29, 2012 · by icelanddefrosted | tagged handball, Iceland, Olympics

Iceland have just beaten Argentina at Handball at London 2012. Final score 31 – 25. Go Iceland!

Puffin Fact #87

July 28, 2012 · by icelanddefrosted

Puffins cannot look directly upwards.

Puffin Fact #86

July 28, 2012 · by icelanddefrosted

There has never been a Puffin Muppet. Puffins are slightly miffed about this.

Puffin Fact #85

July 28, 2012 · by icelanddefrosted

Andrew Bird, the singer/songwriter, actually uses a stage name. His real name is Andrew Puffin.

Puffin Fact #84

July 28, 2012 · by icelanddefrosted

If you count the lines on a Puffins beak, this has absolutely nothing to do with how many years old they are.

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