What word describes a moment of sudden revelation or insight?

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Why 'Ladybugs' aren't ladies and 9 other misleading animal names!

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Names that lie Why 'Ladybugs' aren't ladies and 9 other misleading animal names! 5 min. Some animals have commonly been given names that might lead you to believe false things about them. For example, as we all know, guinea pigs are not pigs, sea horses are not horses, and starfish are neither stars nor fish. So, how did these names come to be? While lookalike allegations may justify some, others are simply far-fetched. Is there any truth or reason behind these inaccurate nicknames—like "firefly"? Let’s explore 10 animal names that are, arguably, misnomers. Read full article

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