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Shrimpoluminescence

Posted by michael on from the cocktail-sauce dept.

Jeff writes: "Researchers discover that snapping shrimp also emit light. I think this is one of the coolest new words to come along in a while. Hope readers will enjoy slipping "shrimpoluminescence" into casual conversation."

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  1. Indeed... by RareHeintz · · Score: 5, Funny
    Not to be confused with pimpoluminescence, the perceived amplification of ambient light in the presence of brightly-colored, satiny clothing.

    Sorry, just had to get that one out of my system.

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