OTD 15.7 July 15th Traditional Cache

OTD - 15:7 

Perhaps you want a smiley for every day of the year or maybe a birthday smiley. For whatever reason these 12 mini monthly power trails are here to be found. Most are easily located, with an occasional sneaky one in the mix, sat lock can be difficult in some areas.

Here are some facts for this day. You are welcome to log your interesting, quirky or fun fact/s with your log.

On This Day - July 15th 1922

 A platypus is displayed for the first time in the United States. 

The platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal unique to the Australian continent. It is one of only two monotreme species, that is, egg-laying mammal, in the world. The other monotreme is the echidna, also found in Australia. Upon first being discovered in Australia, scientists were baffled by the unusual creature, and when a pelt was sent back to Britain for scientific examination, it was believed to be a hoax created by sewing a duck's bill onto the skin of a beaver-like animal. The creature laid eggs like a bird, had webbed feet like a frog, a bill like a duck and venom like a snake. Thus, the platypus remained an object of scientific curiosity for many years.