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Scientists could examine fossilized skulls from ancient jawless fish for anatomical evidence that might help establish whether these early animals possessed an optic chiasm and optic tectum.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

They were rewarded with fish for the right answers.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

They are probably more fun than someone who spends $500 on a piece of fish for an eight-person dinner party, anyway.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

“I don’t know how to do nothing but this. Robots don’t eat fish, so I can’t fish for them, you know what I’m saying? I’m screwed.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

“No,” I answered, “I do not fish for carp. It is bad luck.”

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya


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