legend
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Officials now have the unenviable task of euthanising the creepy-crawlies, an insect so hardy it spawned an urban legend they could survive a nuclear blast.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Jimmy Burns, a journalist, reveals the damaged man beneath the legend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
On the bag for Michelle Wie West is her husband, Jonnie West, son of late NBA legend Jerry West.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Also, music legend Billy Joel has had double trouble selling his illustrious estates.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The gentle breeze jumped to a full-force gale, and Alex felt like the hero in a legend who let the winds escape from the bag they were trapped in.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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Reading: Informational - Middle School
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Academy Awards, List 5
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