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Tarantulas are very strong spiders. They pounce on their prey and hold it still with their legs while their fangs inject poison. The poison paralyzes the prey and a special fluid from the spider's stomach digests the soft parts. The spider then sucks up the insides of its victim's body.


Cars are good for the environment, honest


Cars are good for the environment, honest
The British automotive industry is starting a public relations campaign to improve their environmental image. The campaign will focus on the industry's efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from cars. Car manufacturers in Europe have already agreed to reduce emissions by 25 per cent by 2008. However, the industry remains some way from meeting this target.
29 AUGUST 1998, P. 10
New Scientist
29 AUGUST 1998, P. 10

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