She’s as Southern as Savannah, worn by actress Selma Blair and possibly related to the masculine – and saintly – name Anselm.

Of course, she’s also Norway’s answer to the Loch Ness monster.

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  1. I grew up, & live, in Alabama, so I associate it with the town Selma.

    & that’s not a great association, though I hesitate to say that because of its historical value.

    & although it’s noted that it is not actually related to Salma, I automatically discount Salma because it makes me think of Selma. Ick.