The term monkey wrench, however, was already in use in England at that time. Merrick may have thought he had a novel idea, but it may have been more a case of parallel thinking.

Is The Monkey as memorable as vignettes like 'The Crate', 'They’re Creeping Up On You' and Creepshow 2 ’s ‘The Raft’ (this last also based on a story in Skeleton Crew)?

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Monkeys Are World's Best Yodellers -- New Research Apr. 2, 2025 — A new study has found that the world's finest yodellers aren't from Austria or Switzerland, but the rainforests of Latin America.