Evolutionary thinkers have long argued that humans evolved to notice snakes, which might explain why these creatures slither into a vast number of mythologies, from Quetzalcoatl in Mexico and Damballa in West Africa to celestial dragons in China.
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Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
The model evolved from physical counters and a web portal to the super app Abu Dhabi uses today.
Soon enough, the couple's farm blossomed into a tourist destination where families and schools have taken children to learn about nature and agriculture hands-on.
What started as a distraction from Manny’s absence soon blossomed into a deep bond as Michelle and Leo spent hours talking, listening to music, and getting to know each other.
Julianne cited her sisters' accomplishments in their own fields, as well as their flourishing personal lives, as a reason why the sadness never flowered into full-on resentment.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
How has that crop flowered, developed, and matured?
Add trinity mix and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring often, until softened and scraping up any brown bits on bottom of pan, 8 to 10 minutes.
The performance opened with Hoying singing live, adding a personal touch to the tribute.
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Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Long before spots like Rosa Sky and Sexy Fish arrived and just months before Komodo opened, Brickell was more of a financial center and not the best place for a party.
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