Only in UT

At the Utah State Fair yesterday, there were thousands of tiny creatures swimming around in a small tank. Magnifying glasses were set up around the tank so children could climb up on a stool and see the little beasties up close.

"Look, brine shrimp," I said to my son.  "When I was little, they used to call these sea monkeys." 

"They are sea monkeys," said a little girl who was standing nearby.  "I have some at home."

"Aren't they weird and a little ugly?" I said to my son.

"I think they're cute," said the girl.

She was so matter-of-fact and out-spoken, it was hilarious.  

One of these weeks, soon, we'll take him to the Great Salt Lake to see brine shrimp in their natural habitat.  Exciting.