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Spider Bite Causes Child's Death In Assam's Tinsukia District
A seven-year-old girl has died of a spider bite in eastern Assam's Tinsukia district. The incident occurred in the Panitola village. The black-coloured spider had bitten her hand when she opened a bamboo basket containing eggs.
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Unique Eggs Help Scientists Identify Insect Species In Australia Weighing As Much As Golf Ball
In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country.
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Tarantulas Disguised As Cookies: What German Customs Found In Vietnam Shipment
German customs officers have discovered a massive haul of about 1,500 tarantulas hidden inside a shipment disguised as cookies, authorities said.
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Feather-Legged Lace Weaver Spider Uses Toxic Silk Instead of Fangs to Kill Its Prey
A recent study reveals the feather-legged lace weaver spider doesn’t inject venom but instead kills by coating its prey with regurgitated toxins on silk. Despite lacking venom glands and ducts, this unique method proves equally lethal and may redefine how scientists understand spider evolution and prey capture strategies, according to findings pu...
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Australian Zoo Seeks Public Help To Capture Funnel-Web Spiders
The Australian Reptile Park is urging Sydney residents to safely capture deadly funnel-web spiders and their egg sacs to aid in the production of life-saving anti-venom.
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British Man Develops Flesh-Eating Disease After Being Bitten By Deadly Spider
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare and life-threatening infection that can happen if a wound gets infected and it needs to be treated in a hospital straight away.
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"Skin Is On Fire": US Woman Suffers Horrific Injuries After Being Bitten By Deadly Spiders
A 44-year-old woman in the United States has been left with horrific injuries after being attacked by a cluster of highly venomous spiders.
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PlayStation Black Friday Sale 2023: God of War Ragnarök, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Resident Evil 4, More
PlayStation Black Friday Sale 2023 brings discounts of up to 70 percent off on select PS4 and PS5 titles. The promotion will be live for a limited time, ending on Tuesday, November 28, and offers massive deals on God of War Ragnarök, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, The Last of Us Part I, Diablo IV, Resident Evil 4 remake, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Mort...
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Steam Autumn Sale 2023 Best Deals: Starfield, Diablo IV, Cyberpunk 2077, Dark Souls Trilogy, and More
The Steam Autumn Sale 2023 is here, bringing steep discounts of up to 85 percent off on PC games. The sale is scheduled to end on November 28 at 10:30pm IST, and offers discounts on popular titles such as Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077, God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2, Dark Souls trilogy, Lies of P, and more.
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Digs Into Disappointing $130 Million Opening at the Global Box Office
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has opened to a disappointing $130 million (about Rs. 1,064 crore) debut at the global box office. The film marks Harrison Ford’s final outing as the whip-wielding adventurer, and has earned $70 million (about Rs. 573 crore) from markets outside the US and Canada. The star power wasn’t enough to make up for...
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Spider Bite Causes Child's Death In Assam's Tinsukia District
A seven-year-old girl has died of a spider bite in eastern Assam's Tinsukia district. The incident occurred in the Panitola village. The black-coloured spider had bitten her hand when she opened a bamboo basket containing eggs.
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Unique Eggs Help Scientists Identify Insect Species In Australia Weighing As Much As Golf Ball
In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country.
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Tarantulas Disguised As Cookies: What German Customs Found In Vietnam Shipment
German customs officers have discovered a massive haul of about 1,500 tarantulas hidden inside a shipment disguised as cookies, authorities said.
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Feather-Legged Lace Weaver Spider Uses Toxic Silk Instead of Fangs to Kill Its Prey
A recent study reveals the feather-legged lace weaver spider doesn’t inject venom but instead kills by coating its prey with regurgitated toxins on silk. Despite lacking venom glands and ducts, this unique method proves equally lethal and may redefine how scientists understand spider evolution and prey capture strategies, according to findings pu...
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Australian Zoo Seeks Public Help To Capture Funnel-Web Spiders
The Australian Reptile Park is urging Sydney residents to safely capture deadly funnel-web spiders and their egg sacs to aid in the production of life-saving anti-venom.
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British Man Develops Flesh-Eating Disease After Being Bitten By Deadly Spider
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare and life-threatening infection that can happen if a wound gets infected and it needs to be treated in a hospital straight away.
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"Skin Is On Fire": US Woman Suffers Horrific Injuries After Being Bitten By Deadly Spiders
A 44-year-old woman in the United States has been left with horrific injuries after being attacked by a cluster of highly venomous spiders.
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PlayStation Black Friday Sale 2023: God of War Ragnarök, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Resident Evil 4, More
PlayStation Black Friday Sale 2023 brings discounts of up to 70 percent off on select PS4 and PS5 titles. The promotion will be live for a limited time, ending on Tuesday, November 28, and offers massive deals on God of War Ragnarök, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, The Last of Us Part I, Diablo IV, Resident Evil 4 remake, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Mort...
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Steam Autumn Sale 2023 Best Deals: Starfield, Diablo IV, Cyberpunk 2077, Dark Souls Trilogy, and More
The Steam Autumn Sale 2023 is here, bringing steep discounts of up to 85 percent off on PC games. The sale is scheduled to end on November 28 at 10:30pm IST, and offers discounts on popular titles such as Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077, God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2, Dark Souls trilogy, Lies of P, and more.
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Digs Into Disappointing $130 Million Opening at the Global Box Office
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has opened to a disappointing $130 million (about Rs. 1,064 crore) debut at the global box office. The film marks Harrison Ford’s final outing as the whip-wielding adventurer, and has earned $70 million (about Rs. 573 crore) from markets outside the US and Canada. The star power wasn’t enough to make up for...
