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Cannibalistic Brown Widow Spider Will Eat Black Widow Species

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The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus) is a lesser-known relative of the infamous black widow. The first brown widow spider was discovered in Los Angeles in early 2000. A member of the cobweb spiders, it is now found in warm, urban areas worldwide.

Spider Eggs and Egg Sacs and Spiderlings, Oh My!

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Let's talk about spider eggs, those tiny wonders of nature that hold the next generation of arachnids.

'Man Flu' Could Be a Real Thing

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A Canadian scientist found that men really are more susceptible to respiratory complications than women. HowStuffWorks looks at a study on 'man flu.'

All Mouth, No Anus: Microscopic Organism Could Be Oldest Human Ancestor

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Primitive deuterostome fossils show a precursor to all vertebrates, including humans. Learn about deuterostomes in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Why Do We Say We're 'In a Pickle'?

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Ever found yourself in a pickle and wondered, "Hey, why the heck do we call it a pickle?" Let's see if we can swim through the brine and find out.

Is mothering instinctive or learned?

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Is mothering instinctive or learned? Learn whether mothering is instinctive or learned at Discovery Health.

Scientists Say: Hey, Hikers, Stop Stacking Rocks!

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It may seem cool to stack rocks for fun or artistic purposes but moving rocks may inadvertently threaten small mammals and insects and contribute to soil erosion.

Oh Chrismon Tree, Oh Chrismon Tree?

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In 1957, a woman named Frances Kipps Spencer invented "Chrismons" to remind parishioners of the true meaning behind the Christian celebration of Christmas.

The Arabian Sand Boa Burrows in Sand to Ambush Prey

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The Arabian sand boa has mastered the art of living beneath the sand. Found slithering (or, more accurately, burrowing) across the Arabian Peninsula, its ability to stay nearly invisible — with just its eyes peeking above the sand — makes it one of the sneakiest hunters in the desert.

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