Have you ever referred to someone as “loony” who had some bizarre behavior or ideas? That concept is behind the name of the zany cartoon characters on ‘Loony Tunes’. Another name for the moon is ‘Luna’, and people used to be considered crazy when they stared at the moon.

But, another possible origin for the term ‘loony’ might be from the bird named a loon. Loons have this hilarious half-run, half-flap across the water for hundreds of feet before getting enough speed to left into the air. The reason is they have solid bones, unlike most birds. The additional weight makes it difficult to get airborne.

Loons also look funny on land because their legs are set farther back on their bodies then other birds. Walking is so diffcult that many loons simply ascoot across land to their nesting places.

But, because of their weight and leg placement, loons can dive deeper, farther, and faster. This is essential for catching fish and escaping predators. That gives extra meaning to Hebrews 11:34, which says, “Out of weakness they were made strong.”

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