Like something out of a 1950s horror film, this giant Texan spider looks like it's about to devour the unsuspecting cop. But in reality, it's just a great optical illusion when the spider crawls right in front of a police car dashcam. Halloween is in the air.
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10:31 am Fri
Oct 19, 2018
Why doesn't this cop see the gargantuan spider crawling towards him?
Newly-discovered spider deemed most beautiful
This photo, courtesy of the British Tarantula Society, shows the recently-discovered burrow-dwelling spider [Birupes simoroxigorum] in its full glory. It’s been described as the most beautiful spider (more via Metafilter) but not without controversy.
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Watch this massive tarantula drag an opossum it just killed
A team of scientists went to Peru’s lowland tropical forest to document invertebrates and saw an uncommon sight: a large tarantula, the size of a “dinner plate” with “massive fangs” catching and eating a baby opossum. Although they didn’t capture on video the part where the tarantula caught the animal, they were the first to […]
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These sneaky spiders wait inside tiny towers to attack their prey
The California turret spider build tiny towers on the forest floor that extend underground into a burrow. At night, they climb up into the tower and await their dinner — beetles, moths, and other insects. Video above. From KQED’s Deep Look: While remaining hidden inside their turret, they’re able to sense the vibrations created by […]
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Heads up, handypeople: These DIY tools and gadgets are on sale
If you’re into tools or gadgets, Memorial Day weekend is your Christmas. Take an extra 15% off the final price of these DIY accessories – all of which are already on sale – by entering the promo code WEEKEND15. LUXJET Universal 24-in-1 Magnetic Screwdriver Set & Repair Kit This small but sturdy kit won the […]
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Learn cloud computing for AWS, Microsoft Azure, & Google Cloud
If you can build a cloud infrastructure, you can build a business. Companies are overwhelmingly turning to cloud computing to set up or bolster their network, and it’s easy to see why. It allows on-demand access to processing power, a la carte services, and nearly unlimited storage, all without adding extra systems and the maintenance […]
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Score Memorial Day deals on these key gaming accessories
Does your gaming setup need an upgrade? No need to wait for Christmas. We’ve rounded up the latest tech accessories for your favorite video game platforms. All of them are already sale priced, but you can knock an additional 15% off the final price for Memorial Day by using the online code WEEKEND15. Audeze Mobius […]
