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Who’s the Parasite Now? This Newly Discovered ‘Fairy Lantern’ Flower.

New York Times 25 Dec 2025
Found in a forest outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the plant steals nutrients from subterranean fungi ... .
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Truth about the tree-killing parasite that millions bring into their homes each Christmas

The Daily Mail 24 Dec 2025
One of the most well-known Christmas plants is actually a parasite that feeds on trees and could make people and pets sick ....
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What are mango worms: Can you or your dog get these nightmarish parasites?

The Times of India 23 Dec 2025
The first time most people hear about mango worms, the reaction is disbelief. It sounds fake, exaggerated, or like something meant to scare people online. Unfortunately, mango worms are very real ... They are the larvae of the African tumbu fly.
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Ancient Romans Guarding Hadrian’s Wall Were Riddled with Worms and Parasites

Scientific American 22 Dec 2025
Romans living in ancient Britain were plagued by intestinal parasites, all of which are spread by fecal contamination ... .
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‘Parasites:’ University of Sydney staffer charged for harassing Jewish attendees at holiday event

The Jerusalem Post 22 Dec 2025
The University of Sydney staffer had allegedly yelled antisemitic comments at Jewish students and staff, with a video showing her calling Sukkot celebrants "parasites." ....
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Collider's 100 Greatest Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked

Collider 22 Dec 2025
This genre's success and influence was pervasive in the years that followed, but there's certainly far more to 21st century cinema ... ....
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Raccoon roundworm invades Europe: Is India safe from the parasite?

India Today 21 Dec 2025
Raccoon roundworm invades Europe Is India safe from the parasite ... .
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Research reveals Roman soldiers plagued by parasites

Hibbing Daily Tribune 20 Dec 2025
An analysis of sewer drains from a Roman fort has shown that the occupants were contaminated with three types of intestinal bugs ... .
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What is the Raccoon roundworm parasite detected in nine countries?

India Today 20 Dec 2025
What is the Raccoon roundworm parasite detected in nine countries ... .
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Mistletoe: From Winter Parasite to Holiday Tradition

Commonwealth Journal 20 Dec 2025
Once autumn leaves have fallen, mistletoe becomes highly visible on large trees throughout Kentucky. Phoradendron, the scientific name for Kentucky’s most common type of this parasitic plant, means tree thief ... .
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10 Greatest R-Rated Masterpieces of the 21st Century, Ranked

Collider 20 Dec 2025
The 21st century has been a golden era for bold, uncompromising cinema ... ....
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Parasites plagued Roman soldiers at Hadrian’s Wall

Ars Technica 19 Dec 2025
As previously reported, archaeologists can learn a great deal by studying the remains of intestinal parasites in ancient feces ... That analysis revealed the presence of parasitic eggs from four different species.
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