scorpion
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The movie was such a cultural phenomenon when it came out — the soundtrack was so popular, people wore the scorpion jacket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
To avoid the high prices of Scotch bonnets, she also uses locally grown Moruga scorpion peppers, which are native to Trinidad.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
When asked why, the scorpion replies, “Because it is in my nature.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
The helpers look after the pups, nurse and feed them, protect them from predators, and even teach them how to eat a scorpion safely.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
Maester Luwin stared at the black bird as if it were a scorpion with feathers.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Shooting on location meant dealing with typhoons, scorpions and snakes, and working with kids meant shorter work days.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
It was infested with so many scorpions that anyone entering the bathroom at night carried a flashlight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Today, chelicerates include more than 120,000 species, from spiders and scorpions to mites, horseshoe crabs, and sea spiders.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2026
Their results revealed a clear pattern -- soil type is the primary factor influencing where most scorpions are found, while temperature, including both average levels and seasonal variation, plays an important role for certain species.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 18, 2026
We clambered sideways along the boulders, but the scorpions followed us.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
