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Just when you thought spiders couldn't get creepier
On the creepiest day of the year, we have news about one of the creepiest bugs around: the spider.
Researchers have discovered the largest orb-weaving spider ever seen, a (relatively) massive creature whose body is about 1 1/2 inches across and whose leg...Tags: Rudyard Kipling, South Africa, Colleges and Universities, Crimes, Stranger Than Fiction
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Louise Bourgeois dies at 98; revered artist's work was a 'form of psychoanalysis'
Louise Bourgeois, an internationally revered artist whose intensely personal work was inspired by psychological conflict, feminist consciousness and a fertile imagination, has died. She was 98.
Bourgeois died Monday at Beth Israel Medical Center in...Tags: Psychology, Sculpture, Death, Arts and Culture, Family
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Stress hormones for phobias? An idea so crazy, it just might work!
The hormone that triggers a pounding heart, clammy hands and a sense of impending danger is not the first thing you might think of to help a person overcome his deepest fears. But a study published Tuesday found that acrophobic subjects who took cortisol ...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, WebMD Corporation, Stress, Human Body, Health
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The Dry Garden: Stepping into the most glorious homes in town
L.A. at HomeIt's that time of year: Perhaps you reach into the mailbox and feel the sticky embrace of a spider's silk. Or maybe you're walking the dog one evening and feel the unmistakable tug of the (please let it be empty) web across your cheek. Arachnophobes,... -
From the Vaults: 'Spider Baby' (1968)
The Daily MirrorHappy autumnal equinox, my scrappy yet plucky band of readers! The unmistakable slant of fall light is upon us now, even in the 90-degree afternoons, and with it comes my very favorite season for movie watching. Which means I have decided to quit adhering... -
USC basketball: Rider pregame
The Fabulous ForumComing to you from the Galen Center, where tonight USC (2-0) faces the Rider Broncs (1-1). I know what you're thinking: Where is Rider and what's a Bronc? Answers: Lawrenceville, New Jersey and "an unbroken or imperfectly broken range horse...... -
Spider Pavilion returns to Natural History Museum
L.A. at HomeYou know Halloween is around the corner when those spooky spiders return to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The whole point of the newly opened Spider Pavilion is to demonstrate that spiders are not scary at all, and to show they play an... -
Animal lovers' calendar: week of Oct. 4-10
L.A. UnleashedPet owners, potential adopters and even arachnid enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks. (Are we forgetting an event? Let us know by leaving a comment!) This Weekend: Saturday, Oct. 10, the L.A. County 4-H...... -
Upcoming events for animal lovers
L.A. UnleashedWhether you're a cat lover, a dog lover or simply a fan of Halloween and the costumed chicanery it brings along with it, events right up your alley abound in the coming weeks. (Are we forgetting something? Let us know...... -
Animal lovers' calendar: Weekend of Oct. 24-25 and beyond
L.A. UnleashedWhether you want to celebrate Halloween with the animals or simply help some local pets in need, the coming days and weeks are chock-full of events sure to appeal to Southern California animal lovers. (Are we forgetting something? Let us...... -
Animal lovers' calendar: Halloween (and beyond) events for pets
L.A. UnleashedIf you love animals and Halloween, man oh man do you have a great weekend in store for you! From dog-friendly cocktails to Halloween pet adoptions to parades of costumed canines (and more!), the coming days and weeks are full...... -
Animal lovers' calendar: Weekend of Nov. 7-8 and beyond
L.A. UnleashedWhether you're looking to adopt a pet, help animals in need or just gawk at some neat-looking spiders, the coming days and weeks are full of events for animal enthusiasts. (Are we forgetting something? Let us know by leaving a......
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