[matthew fuller]

" the year was 1845 and California was then part of Mexico."

California still is part of Mexico.

[Ciexyz]

In these days after the big eclipse, we can see if the theory is right or wrong.

[Mr. K]

Because of all the earthquakes yesterday, i guess...

[MarMema]

I heard on the radio yesterday morning to expect animals to behave strangely. At the peak of our eclipse, which was really next to nothing, a flock of seagulls turned suddenly and flew right into my front windshield. It happened in a place where they normally are out and about seeking food - I have seen them there hundreds of times, a store parking lot.

They were then flying around as if in a panic for about ten minutes, after which they seemed to return to normal behavior.

My passenger and I thought it was extremely odd. So I wondered if eclipses and earthquakes both exert some strange effect on animals.