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US Man, 20, Dressed As Spider-Man Steals Anime Trading Cards Worth Rs 8 Lakh
A 20-year-old US man dressed as Spider-Man and allegedly shoplifted nearly $10,000 (approximately Rs 856,000) worth of trading cards related to popular anime from a shop in Virginia.
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Iberia Flight Delayed After Pilot Bitten Mid-Flight By Stowaway Tarantula
The incident occurred on an Iberia Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf, Germany, to Madrid, Spain, on Friday.
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Mind-Controlling Fungus That Turns Spiders into Zombies Found in Ireland
A newly discovered fungus in Ireland has been found to infect and manipulate cave spiders, forcing them out of their hiding places before killing them and using their bodies to release spores. Named Gibellula attenboroughii in honour of Sir David Attenborough, the fungus was first discovered in an old gunpowder store in 2021. Researchers suggest it...
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Video Shows Hundreds Of Spiders Swarming The Sky In Brazil, Expert Explains The Reason
The bizarre video sparked widespread curiosity and quickly went viral online, baffling viewers.
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Spiders Detect Smells Through Leg Hairs, Claims New Study
Researchers have discovered that male spiders use specialised hairs on their legs, called wall-pore sensilla, to detect airborne scents, particularly pheromones released by females. These sensilla, mapped on the upper parts of the legs, allow males to locate mates through chemical signals with remarkable sensitivity. This discovery, observed in mal...
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"Bananas": Sheriff Office Describes Capture Of Escaped Tutu-Wearing Monkey
A spider monkey dressed in a pink tutu, which escaped from a home in Missouri, was captured by deputies just before a winter storm hit.
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Five Charged in US for Crypto Hacking Spree Using ‘Scattered Spider’ Method: Details
The US Attorney’s Office announced that the individuals allegedly targeted corporate employees with malicious text messages to steal funds and sensitive information through phishing.
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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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Spiders Roughly The 'Size Of Human Palms' Growing Rapidly In UK
The Chester Zoo in Englandd's Cheshire has revealed that more than 10,000 breeding females of the spider species had spread across the country.
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is Coming to PC in January 2025
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is coming to PC next year, Sony announced Friday. The action-adventure superhero title, that launched exclusively on PlayStation 5 in 2023, will release on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on January 30, 2025.
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Peacock Spider, Found Two Years Ago, At High Risk Of Extinction
There are 113 species of peacock. Of these, each has distinctive colouring and dances (males have the colour and the moves).
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Malavika Mohanan's Black Velvet Gown Had A Glitzy Spider Surprise
There aren't many black gowns that match Malavika Mohanan's recent velvet pick with a spider detail in the front
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Meet China's "Spider-Woman" Who Can Climb 108-Metre Cliff Without Safety Gear
A 43-year-old woman in China is being praised online for her remarkable ability to climb cliffs exceeding 100 meters in height without safety gear.
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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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NASA Shares Red Spider Nebula Photos, Showcasing Fiery Colours and Massive Shockwaves
NASA has released awe-inspiring photos of the Red Spider Nebula, located 3,000 light-years away in the constellation of Sagittarius. The nebula, with its vibrant red hues and spider-like structure, showcases shockwaves as high as 62 billion miles, created by one of the hottest stars known. This celestial marvel has left the internet buzzing, with s...
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US Man, 20, Dressed As Spider-Man Steals Anime Trading Cards Worth Rs 8 Lakh
A 20-year-old US man dressed as Spider-Man and allegedly shoplifted nearly $10,000 (approximately Rs 856,000) worth of trading cards related to popular anime from a shop in Virginia.
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Iberia Flight Delayed After Pilot Bitten Mid-Flight By Stowaway Tarantula
The incident occurred on an Iberia Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf, Germany, to Madrid, Spain, on Friday.
-
Mind-Controlling Fungus That Turns Spiders into Zombies Found in Ireland
A newly discovered fungus in Ireland has been found to infect and manipulate cave spiders, forcing them out of their hiding places before killing them and using their bodies to release spores. Named Gibellula attenboroughii in honour of Sir David Attenborough, the fungus was first discovered in an old gunpowder store in 2021. Researchers suggest it...
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Video Shows Hundreds Of Spiders Swarming The Sky In Brazil, Expert Explains The Reason
The bizarre video sparked widespread curiosity and quickly went viral online, baffling viewers.
-
Spiders Detect Smells Through Leg Hairs, Claims New Study
Researchers have discovered that male spiders use specialised hairs on their legs, called wall-pore sensilla, to detect airborne scents, particularly pheromones released by females. These sensilla, mapped on the upper parts of the legs, allow males to locate mates through chemical signals with remarkable sensitivity. This discovery, observed in mal...
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"Bananas": Sheriff Office Describes Capture Of Escaped Tutu-Wearing Monkey
A spider monkey dressed in a pink tutu, which escaped from a home in Missouri, was captured by deputies just before a winter storm hit.
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Five Charged in US for Crypto Hacking Spree Using ‘Scattered Spider’ Method: Details
The US Attorney’s Office announced that the individuals allegedly targeted corporate employees with malicious text messages to steal funds and sensitive information through phishing.
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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.
-
Spiders Roughly The 'Size Of Human Palms' Growing Rapidly In UK
The Chester Zoo in Englandd's Cheshire has revealed that more than 10,000 breeding females of the spider species had spread across the country.
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is Coming to PC in January 2025
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is coming to PC next year, Sony announced Friday. The action-adventure superhero title, that launched exclusively on PlayStation 5 in 2023, will release on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on January 30, 2025.
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Peacock Spider, Found Two Years Ago, At High Risk Of Extinction
There are 113 species of peacock. Of these, each has distinctive colouring and dances (males have the colour and the moves).
-
Malavika Mohanan's Black Velvet Gown Had A Glitzy Spider Surprise
There aren't many black gowns that match Malavika Mohanan's recent velvet pick with a spider detail in the front
-
Meet China's "Spider-Woman" Who Can Climb 108-Metre Cliff Without Safety Gear
A 43-year-old woman in China is being praised online for her remarkable ability to climb cliffs exceeding 100 meters in height without safety gear.
-
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.
-
NASA Shares Red Spider Nebula Photos, Showcasing Fiery Colours and Massive Shockwaves
NASA has released awe-inspiring photos of the Red Spider Nebula, located 3,000 light-years away in the constellation of Sagittarius. The nebula, with its vibrant red hues and spider-like structure, showcases shockwaves as high as 62 billion miles, created by one of the hottest stars known. This celestial marvel has left the internet buzzing, with s...
