This looks like an email my boomer dad would forward to everyone he knows.

I usually borrow audio books from my library. You could check to see if your library has that option.

I just want to say that I really appreciate your post. I’ve wondered about this and the comments have been enlightening.

Chipmunks. I once went to a zoo in Chicago with someone who grew up in South Africa and he was more fascinated with the chipmunks running along the paths than with anything else at the zoo.