In a message dated 95-10-24 11:05:59 EDT, you write: >Actually, Sam Moa is a member of a group of large extinct >flightless ratite birds of family Dinorthithidae. It is said >that he served as the inspiration for "Cookie Monster." Makes >you want one moabite. No No No. I distinctly remember my high school gym teacher having a moaconstrictor named Sam. Sam used to have a b but it stung him so the gym teacher got rid of him. Interestingly enough it often ate S'mores AND Girl Scouts........ - Adrienne