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Agra vation. Abra cadabra. Khruschevia ridicula. Johnny rotteni. Pinus rigidus.

What do these words have in common? They’re among the many creative scientific names that have been assigned to animals and plants over the years. Yes, their official scientific names.

You can’t make this stuff up. Unless, of course, you’re a biologist with the privilege of naming new species. In that case, please keep up the good work.