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Started by Daniel Miessler · 7 months ago

My fiancé just told me about a story she found on CNN about how male Gentoo penguins court their partners by bringing them the smoothest rocks they can find. Evidently the smooth ones are great for making nests with, and are sought after by the females.

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  • Reminds me of last summer when my fiancé (now ex-fiancé -- that's a good thing) went to the Indianapolis Zoo. She couldn't understand why I was seemingly "pulled" towards the Gentoo penguins. I tried to explain it to her, but she couldn't care less. Maybe that's why she's my ex-fiancé. =)
  • Daniel,

    If I'm not mistaken, human females prefer white rocks, with many facets, much clarity, and much carat. You're on the right track with this story, just look for rocks the superheated carbon variety.

    Steven
  • I did in fact get her one of those. 1.42 Round, Tolkowsky ideal, F color, VS2. :)

    They do like rocks.

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