The short-tailed shrew differs from other Adirondack shrews in having a blunter snout, a shorter tail that is less than 25% of the total length, a heavier more cylindrical body, and fleshy feet. The ...

The modern pastry was named the BeaverTail because its long, oval shape looked like -- you guessed it -- a beaver's tail, which had also served as a food source in its own right. However ...