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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    My lucky day, I found an answer for each of your posts. Sadly, sea spiders although related to spiders are not the same creatures. I have heard the expression 'No Guts, No Glory', but I think we are out of luck as far as using our guts to pump blood in case of a coronary. Read the article for an explanation. Are sea spiders really spiders? : Ocean Exploration Facts: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research
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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    I found quite a number of references, but this one seems to answer your questions and is good read at the same time. What species of spiders live in Australia and are they venomous?
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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    I try to find the answers to any questions that are asked. Sometimes I get lucky. The following answer all of your questions. The first one answers your main question about food. The rest, any and everything else you might want to know about them. what does the diving bell spider eat - Google Search The Diving Bell Spider Encases Its Abdomen in an Air Bubble - YouTube Nature Blows My Mind! The Strange SCUBA-Diving Spider diving bell spider - Google Search
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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    I suppose this all depends on your definition of 'HUGE'? Read the following/watch the video, tell me/us what you think? Heteroscodra maculata-Togo Starburst | My Monsters
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    Sorry, I couldn't help myself. As soon as I saw dangle, dingle came to mind, as in Dingle Dangle. Dingle Dangle occurs when one swallows a hair for it later to be digested and pooped out. This is where the Dingle Berries attach themselves to the hair, finally creating the Dingle Dangle (dangling of dingle berries). Wow Nan, you should have seen my Dingle Dangle last night. The amount of berries on that bad boy... speaking of nursery rhymes.... Dingle Dangle Scarecrow (Songs for Kids) - YouTube
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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    Male Spiders Must Twerk — or Be Eaten Male black widows shake their rumps to let the ladies know they aren't a meal. Did you know huntsman spiders just want to be your friends? They're so misunderstood.
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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    I would hold off in doing that! I can't count the times, my weather channel shows sunshine/clear skies as I look out at the pitter patter of rain drops all over the place.
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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    How to Weather Forecast And Weather Predict Without Technology Spiders make their webs stronger when a storm is expected, and rain is predicted. The webs usually have more cross sections that reinforce the web. Nature in the Ozarks Marbled Orbweaver Female.
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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    This entire article is a fantastic read, but I think the the answer to your question, is here on page four. Spider Silk | HowStuffWorks
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    I don't know why but 'Saddles' is stuck in my mind (cowboys?). While wandering the web, I found this old favorite of mine. I thought you might enjoy it. GeneAutry.com: Watch a Gene Autry Video Clip - Back in the Saddle Again
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    You say astraddle, I say astride(athwart). You say tomato , I say tomato (pronounced toMAYto/toMAHto) is a fairly common expression that basically means, "you and I both have our own opinions on this, and neither one is necessarily 'wrong' ". You Say Tomato, I say Tomato - YouTube
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    I must give you full marks for this one. It is 5 AM on a Monday morning and proves beyond a shadow of doubt!! The absolute truth of what you said!!
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    Snap - Crackle - Pop
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    All those mentioned are interesting. I for one have used brouhaha(hubbub, uproar) to describe similar situations. The English language borrowed brouhaha directly from French in the late 18th century, but its origins beyond that are uncertain—not quite the subject of noisy brouhaha but perhaps more modest debate. What’s less arguable is that brouhaha is fun to say, as are many of its synonyms, including hubbub, williwaw, hullabaloo, bobbery, and kerfuffle. And many of these, also like brouhaha, tend to suggest a certain judgment that the reason for all the foofaraw is a bit silly, or at least not worth getting all worked up about. A dad joke, for example, might raise some brouhaha, even though it’s really no reason for an uproar to brew. Haha! I liked this example given: The clubs logged a combined 39 minutes in the sin bin during Thursday’s meeting, turning a weekday tilt in the dog days of March into a vintage brouhaha.
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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    I can't see it, but if it works for you, who am I to disagree on your sweet tooth fantasies.
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    There are so many, I can not recall a specific occasion or person I used one on. However, I think all of us(be honest now) have said someone is or is being 'silly', not as fancy, but means pretty much the same. My all time favorite has to be, thank you Archie Bunker, 'dingbat'. All in the Family - The Origin of the Name "Dingbat" (1973) - YouTube R.I.P. Jean Stapleton (born Jeanne Murray; January 19, 1923 – May 31, 2013)
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    I agree with you about 'Kudzu'. The worst part is, we have only ourselves to blame for it being here. It was originally government sanctioned and actually paid farmers to plant it. If only we knew then, what we know now. Truth is often stranger than fiction! Kudzu - Wikipedia
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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    To be honest, when I first looked at this photo and saw the name given, 'Pelican Spider', I had to agree! It reminded me of a pelican( I guess it is true, great minds do think alike).
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    And then there are the other, 'Periwinkles'. Meaty like clams and as sweet as oysters, periwinkles are a delicious seafood option that often goes unappreciated. Common periwinkle - Wikipedia Periwinkles I have shucked (and slurped) my fair share of oysters in my time, but was never enamored with regards to snails. Even if I like this ones name (Periwinkle).
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    On Tuesday last, I posted..."It is so darn easy to get off track with these daily words. " Then today, you go and post that the 'Word of the Day' is Orioles. Giving us choice between a bird or a baseball team. In digging I Found that Orioles were also a Sicilian noble family. The following joke was not meant to offend any of the members of GA. I think it is rather funny. A man from Baltimore dies and goes to hell... He had been a bad man his entire life and therefore the devil made sure to give him extra work in the hottest fiery pit of hell. After a week goes by, the devil stops by to see how miserable the man is, but instead finds the man happily going about his work. He asks the man: "Why are you so damn happy? Shouldn't this be miserable for you?" The man replies "This isn't any worse than May in Baltimore. I'm used to this." The devil, enraged that his attempt to punish the man were for naught, decided to increase the temperature. Another week goes by, and he checks in again, only to find the guy merrily whistling while tending a garden. The Devil again asks him. "Why are you so damn happy? It's hotter than hell in here." The guy again replies "Summer in Baltimore is much worse. This is nothing." The devil tries a different tactic, lowers the temperature to just above freezing and makes it rain. Still the guy doesn't seem fazed. Finally, he lowers the temperature to about 15 degree Fahrenheit. Suddenly, the guy starts jumping for joy. The devil asks "Why are you celebrating, it's colder than hell in here?" The man replies "Hell has frozen over, the Orioles have won the World Series!" ( To be fair, they have won the World Series, 3 times - 1966/1970/1983 )
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    And then there is/are the 'Stanza(s)', that none of us talk about or even admit to knowing?!?! You know what/who I mean, don't act all so innocent!! That is all I have to say for now. Well, maybe, I know it is a bit early, but just in case I forget, I want to wish you all a Happy Festivus.
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    Replace 'objects' with 'books', which leads to replacing 'daft' with 'embezzling'.
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    It is so darn easy to get off track with these daily words. Example: Athletes often have deft footwork.........Twinkle toes???????? Origin of: The expression, describes a person who is light on their feet, a good dancer but has also been applied to football players, dates from the early 20th century.
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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    The original blurb on this one was a long one, I lost it(whoops) and still trying to find it again. As to your statement, ....or it might just be a cheap dye job gone wrong and a needed, long overdue trip to the barber shop for an extensive(massive) trim. The latter would probably shave years off his looks.
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    Spiders

    sandrewn replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    I don't know about that. Shock & Awe( extreme fright causing a heart attack) could be viewed as lethal!
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