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	Scientists Tackle Liverpool Spider Terror

abailart

9-4-2008 6:59 PM

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9-4-2008 7:01 PM

abailart

<<<The third solution, which currently seems the most likely, is that they will use a crane to remove the spider and take it to their research base near the River Mersey.>>>
They have now moved it to down by the river. Tomorrow they are bringing it out of hibernation. Local authorities have warned of severe transport disruption.

9-5-2008 10:37 AM

Jorjor

There's a building here in Milwaukee that has three giant ladybugs that crawl up and down the facade.

9-5-2008 1:46 PM

carrerinyes

Great set of pics at the site!

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