Copperheads differ from other snakes in bite tendency
A researcher describes a study testing snake reactions to human approach with snakeproof boots. Copperheads frequently strike when threatened, explaining their higher bite rates, while rattlesnakes and cottonmouths warn or flee. The piece notes copperhead venom is milder and often only minor bites occur.
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End of road near for Maluch Poland s little car that could
The Polish Fiat 126p known as Maluch ends production after 27 years. Once a symbol of accessibility in communist Poland, it carried millions on crowded roads, sparked a small spare-parts culture, and helped Poles travel across Europe. Now demand shifts to larger models like Daewoo Lanos, ending a beloved era.
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Naked living room antics spark civic reflection in readers
A letter from Helen Manier of Sedro Woolley argues a veteran’s memorial mood is marred by public nudity. Abby replies that a naked parent should cover up around children, and Needs the Naked Truth asks for guidance on boundaries with a young son. The page ends urging voter registration and participation.
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet Arrives For Winter Here
Earliest northern visitors, the ruby crowned kinglet, arrive from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to spend winter from mid September to May. The small olive bird, 3 3/4 to 4 1/2 inches, has a broken white eye ring and two white wing bars, with males showing a ruby crown. Females lack crown. the bird stays in trees, active and restless, feeding mainly on insects with occasional fruit in winter, and nests in northern firs and pines.
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