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Phrase of the day 5/5

jim_1 (Zone 5B)

5 years ago

Nittany Lions

This is not a new breed of cat, but the mountain lion (or cougar) which symbolizes the athletic teams of Pennsylvania State University. The practical – and undoubtedly true – explanation of the name is that Mount Nittany, a prominent landmark which can be seen from the Penn State campus, gave her this name.

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maire_cate
5 years ago
Thanks Jim - growing up in PA and living near Philly I am quite familiar with Penn State's mascot. My Alma Mater, the University of Pittsburgh had the Pitt Panthers. DH also attended college in PA and his teams were Catamounts.
Annie Deighnaugh
5 years ago
Catamounts are also the Univ of VT where DH went.
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salonva
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Funny how the mascots help teach of geography and wildlife! Having moved to Pa a few years ago, I knew immediately what the Nittany Lions were.

DD2 went to U Pitt (panthers) as well :)
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