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Definition: (noun) An armed adversary.
Synonyms:enemy, foe, opposition
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The Velvet Worm

Often called the "missing link" between annelids—such as earthworms and leeches—and arthropods—such as crustaceans, insects, and centipedes—velvet worms are found in wet, warm to temperate habitats on several continents. They are named for the feel of their skin, which is covered in fine hairs. Velvet worms are predators that can immobilize animals several times their own size with an adhesive substance ejected from glands in their heads. In what unusual way do velvet worms breathe? More... Discuss
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New Ancient Crocodiles Discovered

Scientists have unearthed fossils belonging to five different species of ancient crocodile, three of which were previously unknown. The first, Kaprosuchus saharicus, nicknamed "BoarCroc," was a 20-foot-long carnivore equipped with three sets of dagger-shaped fangs as well as an armored snout for ramming. The other two newly-discovered species, Araripesuchus rattoides and Laganosuchus thaumastos, nicknamed "RatCroc" and "PancakeCroc" respectively, are 3-foot-long specimens. The reptiles lived about 100 million years ago on the supercontinent of Gondwana—a landmass that later broke apart to form the southern continents. More... Discuss
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President John F. Kennedy Assassinated (1963)

The assassination of John F. Kennedy while he was riding in a presidential motorcade in Dallas was a seminal event in American history. Although two official investigations have concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald was the culprit, the assassination is still the subject of widespread speculation and has spawned a number of conspiracy theories. Who was the "Babushka Lady," and why are investigators interested in her whereabouts and activities at the time of the assassination? More... Discuss
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Rodney Dangerfield (1921)

Best known for his trademark line, "I don't get no respect," Dangerfield was an American comedian and actor who appeared in a slew of movies, including Caddyshack, Easy Money, and Back To School. His Manhattan nightclub, "Dangerfield's," was the venue for an HBO show that helped popularize many stand-up comics, including Jerry Seinfeld and Roseanne Barr. What was Dangerfield's real name? More... Discuss
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