Animal that can swim underwater, run on land, and fly in the air?

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The discussion centers around identifying an animal capable of swimming underwater, running on land, and flying in the air, with participants suggesting various creatures. A duck is mentioned for its ability to dive and swim, while some participants humorously note that humans can achieve these feats with mechanical assistance. The conversation shifts to playful banter about the game of "jinx," with participants debating the rules and sharing personal anecdotes about their experiences with the game. The tone remains light-hearted, with references to regional variations in jinx rules and friendly teasing among users. Overall, the thread combines curiosity about animal capabilities with playful social interaction.
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What's an animal that can swim underwater, run on land, and fly in the air?
Mythological or not. Just curious :smile:
 
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Firestrider said:
What's an animal that can swim underwater, run on land, and fly in the air?
Mythological or not. Just curious :smile:
A duck can. They dive under water.

http://mdc.mo.gov/kids/out-in/2001/02/1.htm
 
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Humans.....
 
Humans...with mechanical assistance, of course. :wink:
 
There are a few different birds that can dive into the water and swim for short distances after their prey. They can fly, of course, and I suppose all of them could "run" on land, but mostly that would be limited to short sprints.
 
Ivan...jinx, you owe me a Coke! :biggrin:
 
Moonbear said:
Ivan...jinx, you owe me a Coke! :biggrin:

nah uh, you didn't count to ten.

jinx onetwothreefourfivesixseveneightnineten. :-p
 
Ivan Seeking said:
nah uh, you didn't count to ten.

jinx onetwothreefourfivesixseveneightnineten. :-p
I never heard that one before! I think you're making it up. :-p
 
Moonbear said:
I never heard that one before! I think you're making it up. :-p

WELL! I guess that we used the more sophisticated version. :rolleyes:
 
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Moonbear said:
I never heard that one before! I think you're making it up. :-p
psst...! He's right!
 
  • #11
yomamma said:
psst...! He's right!
Watch it or I'll give you the cooties!
 
  • #12
yomamma said:
psst...! He's right!

I thought when you jinxed someone they couldn't talk and if they do, then they owe you a coke.
 
  • #13
Watch it or I'll give you the cooties!

This is a tough decision. It's (probably) Tsu and Ivan vs. Moonbear. Both sides have 1 mentor and 1 sisterhood member...

I'm going neutral
 
  • #14
yomamma said:
This is a tough decision. It's (probably) Tsu and Ivan vs. Moonbear. Both sides have 1 mentor and 1 sisterhood member...

I'm going neutral
Good choice. You're quite wise for one so young. :approve:
 
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JasonRox said:
I thought when you jinxed someone they couldn't talk and if they do, then they owe you a coke.
:rolleyes: I guess I'm playing by New Jersey rules. They must be different from the other coast.
 
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Moonbear said:
:rolleyes: I guess I'm playing by New Jersey rules. They must be different from the other coast.

I'm from Canada, and last time I jinxed someone they quickly became confused like they never heard of the game. It was an odd situation.
 
  • #17
Last time someone jinxed me I almost smacked them.

This is that "friend" I'm always whining about BTW
 
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