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Which tiny creature is Australia's second-most deadly venomous animal?

A single honey bee sting is enough to trigger anaphylactic shock in those who are allergic to its venom. This deadly allergic reaction can be temporarily treated with epinephrine, which comes in an autoinjector, until the allergic bee sting victim can be transported to emergency medical care.

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What continent borders the Weddell Sea?

James Weddell originally named the Weddell Sea after King George IV, but the sea was renamed in Weddell's honor in 1900. The Weddell Sea has an area of about 1,080,000 square miles. Dutch researchers found that they could see a Secchi disc, a circular white disk used to measure the transparency of water, at a depth of 262 feet. On Oct. 13, 1986, the researchers concluded that the Weddell Sea was as clear as distilled water.

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Where can you find a map of the Calgary C-Train route?

The Calgary C-Train, also known as the LRT, began operation in 1981. There are two lines, the 201 and 202, with the former running from Tuscany in the northwest to Somerset-Bridlewood in the south. The 202 line runs from 69th Street in the west to Saddletown in the northeast. Detailed travel information for all Calgary public transport is available from the Calgary Transit website.

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Is the Grand Canyon a good place to take children?

Some activities for children in the park include an IMAX theatre, which plays "Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets," one of the world's most popular IMAX films.\nOther activities for children include helicopter and plane tours of the canyon, as well as several short walking and hiking tours. Mule rides are also an option for children old enough.

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What are some two-letter airline codes?

The International Air Transport Association assigns two-character codes to every airline in the world. These codes are used in reservations, timetables and tickets. Some codes are an acronym of the airline's name, such as AA. Other codes that follow this pattern include AF for Air France, BA for British Airways and UA for United Airlines. Some airline codes are simply the first two letters of the airline's name, such as AV. Other examples of this pattern include CO for Continental Airlines, HA for Hawaiian Airlines and TA for Taca.\nSome airline codes use letters from airline names m..

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Where do tarsiers live?

The bodies of tarsiers are quite small, ranging from about 4 to 5 1/2 inches. However, the tails of these primates are twice the size of their bodies. The animals move in tremendous leaps, covering a distance 40 times the length of their bodies in a single jump. For their size, tarsiers have huge eyes that give them outstanding night vision. Due to their large size, the eyes do not move. However, a tarsier maintains a good field of vision by swiveling its head up to 180 degrees in either direction.

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What are some things that you can't take onto a plane?

Other items that passengers can check in but not carry on board include tools such as screwdrivers longer than 7 inches, saws, drills and drill bits; martial arts weapons such as throwing stars and nunchucks; and some self-defense sprays. Sharp objects placed inside checked baggage must be secured in sheaths or wrapped to prevent injury to airport staff during baggage handling or inspection procedures.\nSome items that passengers cannot carry in checked baggage but can carry on board include electronic cigarettes and vaping devices, lighters and safety matches.\nPassengers can carry on food st..

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Can Colonial Williamsburg tickets be purchased online?

The sampler ticket includes entrance to two of the 22 trade shops, the public gaol and a single historic home, while the other tickets include all the shops, 10 other public areas in addition to the gaol, and historic homes and gardens. The other tickets include live reenactments, two art museums, the governor's palace and the capitol building. The sampler ticket and one-day ticket are good for only a single day. The multiday pass allows entry for the rest of 2015, and the annual pass allows entry every day for a year from the date of purchase.

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Where can you get a map of the counties in Tennessee?

The Census Bureau site provides demographic details for all the counties and cities of Tennessee. Another source of information regarding the state is the website of the Tennessee State Government. This site provides a range of geographical detail, including a breakdown of the counties in each of the three grand divisions of Tennessee. An interactive map is available, and this allows visitors to select individual states, giving access to further maps and detail about each.

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Where can you find volcanoes?

Most of the Earth's volcanoes are undersea, along the Southeast Indian, Juan de Fuca, Pacific Antarctic, East Pacific, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest Indian and Central Indian ridges. Scientist estimate that 20 eruptions occur per year along these ridges, forming nearly a mile of new sea floor every year. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is caused by divergent tectonic plates pulling apart. The ridges in the Pacific Basin form the Ring of Fire and are caused by convergent tectonic plates pushing together.\nThe Ring of Fire is a 25,000-mile, horseshoe-shaped series of oceanic trenches, volcanic belts and v..

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