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

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying an animal that can swim underwater, run on land, and fly in the air, with participants exploring both real and mythological examples.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that a duck can swim underwater, run on land, and fly.
  • Another participant mentions humans, but specifies that this is with mechanical assistance.
  • A few participants note that there are various birds that can dive into the water and swim for short distances, while also being able to fly and run, albeit limited to short sprints.
  • Several posts shift to a playful exchange about the concept of "jinxing" someone, indicating a lighthearted tone in the discussion.
  • Participants share differing interpretations of the jinxing game, with references to regional variations in the rules.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on a specific animal that meets the criteria, and multiple competing views are presented regarding the capabilities of different animals and the nature of the jinxing game.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes playful banter that diverges from the original topic, which may affect the focus on the animal question.

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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:
 
  • #10
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:
 
  • #15
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.
 
  • #16
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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