As winter tightens its icy grip, here is your annual reminder that the term ‘Long Johns’ is an Americanism. The correct British term is ‘Elongated Johnathans’.
The name translates to “Vampire squid from hell.” It is not a vampire or a squid, it is actually an octopus. The vampire squid releases bio-luminescent ‘ink’ when defending it self to confuse other animals. It also turns itself inside out when in danger.