Some of you might be aware of a challenge little turtles face when, after hatching from their eggs on the beach, they try to make their way to the sea. The classic challenge is getting past the seagulls: An army of little turtles rushing to the sea as these big white birds swoop down, turn them on their tiny carapace, and end their short, short lives. It used to be the case little turtles had little to worry about at night; however, lately the little turtles face a new night challenge: shiny structures near beaches. See, little turtles have it in their minds that shiny equals sea; therefore, instead of going to the sea (normally the shiny thing under a full moon night) they rush in the opposite direction toward the shiny, shinny buildings. The point is this: Not having light where, or when you expect it can be very, very disorienting.
