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A large flock of hawks is called a kettle.

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Fun thread @Andreatoo.  Informative too!

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A group of rattlesnakes is called a rhumba.

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@Citrine1 wrote:

A group of rattlesnakes is called a rhumba.


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Like the vultures this one makes perfect sense to me! LOL

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Cheetahs are the only large cat that do not kill the off-spring of another male!

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The plastic/medal end of a shoelace is called an aglet.

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A group of ravens is called and Unkindness.

 

 

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A few of these are compelling me to look up the etymology! Especially the flamboyance.

 

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A group of frogs is an army while a group of rhinoceros are a crash

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Hi all!  Did you know it's impossible to hum while holding your nose.  👃


@Andreatoo wrote:

That a group of vultures is called a 'wake'?

lol

A fun fact.

 

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