Math, Logic, Critical Thinking: Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land!

By Tim Gamble (and Donald Duck)

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For this week's lesson in critical thinking skills (link to last week's article), I am turning to none other than Donald Duck for inspiration! 

In 1959, Walt Disney put out a 27-minute animated film starring Donald Duck, entitled Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land. In it, Donald Duck explores a fantasy world where nature, art, music, and games are intertwined with mathematics. Just like our real world is. 

I remember watching this as a kid, but still enjoy it today. I hope you will watch it, by yourself or with your children, and enjoy it too. 

Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land (1959)

 

YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv4gWPurN9k

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Fun Gift Ideas - Cryptozoology

By Tim Gamble

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I tackle some fairly serious topics on this website, but I also have a fun side. One example is my interest in cryptozoology - the study of unknown and mysterious creatures that may or may not exist. Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster may be the most well-known, but there are literally hundreds or more possibilities hiding in the remote or difficult to access places. Here are some fun books, shirts, posters and toys based on these creatures that would make for some fun, interesting and unique gifts.

Books:

• Freaky Folklore: Terrifying Tales of the World's Most Elusive Monsters and Enigmatic Cryptids  (Amazon link)
• Adventures in Cryptozoology: Hunting for Yetis, Mongolian Deathworms and Other Not-So-Mythical Monsters (Amazon link)
• In Search of Real Monsters: Adventures in Cryptozoology (Amazon link)
• Cryptozoology A To Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and Other Authentic Mysteries of Nature (Amazon link)
• Bigfoot!: The True Story of Apes in America (Amazon link)
• Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide to 50 Fascinating Beasts (Amazon link)
• Tracking the Stone Man: West Virginia’s Bigfoot (Amazon link)
• The Appalachian Bigfoot (Amazon link)
• Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology: A Global Guide to Hidden Animals and Their Pursuers (Amazon link)

Toys:

• Bigfoot Basecamp Cryptozoology Mini Figure Set (Amazon link)
• Bigfoot Action Figure (Amazon link)
• Grow a Sasquatch in Water, Set of 2 (Amazon link)
• Itty Bitty Bigfoot 8 Pack (Amazon link)
• Cryptozoology 7 Designer Figurines (Amazon link)
• American Cryptids Coloring Book (Amazon link)

T-Shirts:

• Cryptozoology 12 Creatures (Amazon link)
• Support Your Local Cryptid (Amazon link)
• Mothman (Amazon link)
• Cryptozoology For Beginners (Amazon link)
• The Man The Moth The Legend - Mothman  (Amazon link)
• Protect Cryptid Wildlife (Amazon link)
• All My Friends Are Cryptids (Amazon link)
• Cryptozoology - Bigfoot, Skunk Ape, and others (Amazon link)
• Bigfoot I Want to Believe (Amazon link)

Other:

• Cryptozoology Knowledge Metal Tin Sign (Amazon link)
• Bigfoot Playing Cards - Standard 52 Card Deck with illustrations and fun facts (Amazon link)
• Cryptid and Folklore Calendar 2025 (Amazon link)
• 2025 Cryptids Monthly Wall Calendar (Amazon link)
• Cryptozoology Tote Bag Cryptid Creatures (Amazon link)
• Bigfoot - Hide And Seek World Champion Tote Bag (Amazon link)
• Mothman Coffee Mug (Amazon link)
• Bigfoot/Sasquatch I Want To Believe Metal Poster (Amazon Link)