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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. Another source by p4k · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    http://shrimp.tripod.com

  2. Not to be confused with... by Muad'Dave · · Score: 0, Offtopic


    Shempoluminescence, which occurs when Moe whacks Shemp on the head. Nyuck, nyuck. WooWooWooWoo....

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    Tiller's Rule: Never use a word in written form that you've only heard and never read. You will end up looking foolish.