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petepeterepeat
@petepeterepeat Jul 29, 2017, 7:12 AM UTC

Jumping spider

Close up photograph of a species of Australian jumping spider (Salticidae) showing patterned abdomen and eyes. These spiders, apart from being frickin' cute, have four pairs of eyes, excellent vision…

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@petepeterepeat Jul 29, 2017, 6:40 AM UTC

Visit the Rugged Australian Alps

Kosciuszko National Park is one of Australia's most stunning national parks, known for its ruggedness, wilderness and history. Once used for alpine cattle grazing, these days, the area is popular for…

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@petepeterepeat Jul 21, 2017, 7:22 AM UTC

Original short poem

Under ferns, under water, Amphibious mammal beats her paddle, Sleek, elusive and fast. A dugout from the bank, She returns to the den, A cave containing eggs.

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@petepeterepeat Jul 21, 2017, 5:20 AM UTC

Marshall McLuhan: The medium is the message

Today I noticed the Google Doodle illustrated the 106th birthday of Marshall McLuhan. https://www.google.com/doodles/marshall-mcluhans-106th-birthday If you don't know who McLuhan was, the terms "Glo…

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@petepeterepeat Jul 21, 2017, 2:59 AM UTC

What fruit is that?

I went to a farmers market and picked up these fruits from a local farmer. The single light yellow fruit on the right is a pear If you can guess what the others are, you'll get my vote :) .......?

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@petepeterepeat Jul 14, 2017, 1:28 AM UTC

Blooming azaleas

Beautiful flowers and men playing board game. I snapped this photo during a recent trip to South Korea. Does anyone know what game these gentlemen might be playing? See my travel blog post for more p…

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@petepeterepeat Jul 14, 2017, 12:52 AM UTC

Travel photos of South Korea, plenty to see and do.

Korea is a great place to visit, there is loads of interesting things to see, markets, historical sites, good food and a vibrant culture. I thought I'd share a couple of my pictures with you from a r…

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@petepeterepeat Jul 11, 2017, 8:28 AM UTC

This could kill your dog. Beware, paralysis tick

Like a lot of things in Australia, these nasty critters can kill you. Or more likely, your dog or cat. When biting they release a toxin into the bloodstream which causes paralysis if the tick isn't f…

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@petepeterepeat Jul 11, 2017, 3:18 AM UTC

Venus fly trap liquifies its meal

The Venus fly trap probably developed this ability in nutrient poor environments, to supplement its nitrogen and phosphorus intake. Let the digestion begin. The chemical mechanism behind the flytraps…

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@petepeterepeat Jul 9, 2017, 1:56 AM UTC

Cat looks cute in basket

This is Sadie's new basket. Sadie likes her basket.

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