Black widows helped supply World War II silk for crosshairs
A Life article notes black widow spiders spun 100 to 180 feet of thread weekly, used to manufacture crosshair silk for U S Army instruments. Spiders were kept at Fort Knox and Columbus Ohio, then later silk production ceased after synthetic spider silk development in 2002.
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Life Magazine
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United States
U.S Army Quartermaster Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Fort Knox
Columbus
Ohio
U.S
Nexia Biotechnologies Company
U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command
Stillers Talk Faith and Festive Times in Fractured Holiday Chat
A reflective monologue discusses Christmas, religious displays, and cultural tensions. It mentions a police call about loud football players, a coach named Jim Hess, and the speaker's stance on Merry Christmas versus Happy holidays. The writer defends religious expressions and cross-language empathy.
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Jim Hess
Sta
America
Drswickard
Comcast.net
Allstate Award Aids Rio Rancho Youth Athletics Club
Allstate agency owner Jay Pirkle received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his work with the Rio Rancho Rams Youth Athletics Club in Rio Rancho. The award includes a $1,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation to support resources the club needs to help youths.
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Allstate
Jay Pirkle
Rio Rancho Rams
Rio Rancho
Pirkle
Allstate Foundation
Nikki Delaney
Nikki
Holiday loneliness can be managed by self care and connection
A guide by Nikki Delaney counselor suggests redefining the holidays as a chance to enjoy one’s own company while setting personal expectations. Plan small traditions, travel, volunteer, and reach out to family, friends, and coworkers. Build support by letters, calls, and reconnecting with distant loved ones this season.
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