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From Wikipedia: Sir John Tenniel (February 28, 1820 – February 25, 1914) was an English illustrator. He drew many topical cartoons and caricatures for Punch in the late 19th century, but is best remembered today for his illustrations in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. He was born in London and educated himself for his career, although he became a probationer, and then a student, of the Royal Academy. In 1836 he sent his first picture to the exhibition of the Society of British Artists, and in 1845 contributed a 16-foot cartoon, An Allegory of Justice, to a competition for designs for the mural decor

I'm feeling kind of glum because Spore's been delayed again, at least until 1Q 2008. I suppose it's to be expected that a game that's so innovative would be difficult to bring to fruition.

From Wikipedia: Historically the Walpurgisnacht is derived from Pagan spring customs, where the arrival of spring was celebrated with bonfires at night. Viking fertility celebrations took place around February 25 and due to Walburga being declared a saint at that time of year, her name became associated with the celebrations. Walburga was honored in the same way that Vikings had celebrated spring and as they spread throughout Europe, the two dates became mixed together and created the Walpurgis Night celebration. The main mascot of Walpurgis Day is the witch. The closing sequence of Fantasia (1940) is intended to portray Walpurgisnacht and