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Most butterflies live for only a few days nor weeks. But postman butterflies live for up to 9 months because they feed on pollen as well as nectar. Pollen is rich in nutrients, especially proteins.


Is it a meteorite?


Is it a meteorite?
Steven Schoner of the American Meteorite Survey says there are several ways to tell if a rock came from outer space. Meteorites are denser than Earth rocks, they are rusty brown if they have been on the ground for a long time, they often have a thin black crust, the exterior is smooth with rounded edges and "thumbprints" on some flat areas, and meteorites rarely have "bubble holes." Most importantly, nearly all meteorites are magnetic.
DECEMBER 12, 2000
The Globe and Mail
DECEMBER 12, 2000

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