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Revealing Komodo Dragon’s Strength: Insights from a Genome Study

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Revealing Komodo Dragon’s Strength_ Insights from a Genome Study

Komodo Dragon’s Strength: Insights from a Genome Study The gigantic lizards of our planet are the Komodo dragons. Some adult dragons weigh over 350 pounds and measure over 10 feet in length. Their sense of smell is sharp enough to detect prey-including deer and water buffalos-at a distance of several miles. When they come close to prey, they run at terrifying speeds to capture them.The bite of a Komodo dragon …

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How 8 Rare Bicentennial Quarters Rival the Cost of a Harley Davidson

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How 8 Rare Bicentennial Quarters Rival the Cost of a Harley Davidson

The Bicentennial Quarter is one of the most recognizable pieces of currency in American history. Minted in 1975-1976 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of American independence, the coin features the uniquely obscured date of “1776-1976” on the obverse and a Colonial Drummer, as designed by Jack L. Ahr, on the reverse side. The design celebrates and represents the spirit of freedom. Although the pieces of this coin were manufactured for …

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