Platypus

The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a semi-aquatic mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Together with the four species of echidna, it is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. It is the sole living representative of its family (Ornithorhynchidae) and genus (Ornithorhynchus), though a number of related species have been found in the fossil record.

The unusual appearance of this egg-laying, venomous, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed mammal baffled European naturalists when they first encountered it, with some considering it an elaborate fraud. It is one of the few venomous mammals, the male platypus having a spur on the hind foot that delivers a venom capable of causing severe pain to humans. The unique features of the platypus make it an important subject in the study of evolutionary biology and a recognisable and iconic symbol of Australia; it has appeared as a mascot at national events and is featured on the reverse of the Australian 20 cent coin. The platypus is the animal emblem of the state of New South Wales.

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[Note language 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th paragraphs] A video posted online last week showing a man in a Walmart checkout line being confronted by an unidentified angry woman for using SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, has gone viral, Raw Story reports. The video, which was first noted by HotTopics, has amassed nearly 290,000 views since going online on April 24 ... “I put in 50 to 60 hour weeks ... “The government is ... Vote Republican....

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, with U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft and Assistant Secretary of State European and Eurasian Affairs Toria Nuland, enjoys a stroll down Arbat Street during a break amid meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, on December 15, 2015.

Kerry Sets Aug. 1 Deadline For New Syrian Government Or Vows New U.S. Action

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s latest threat against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to begin a political transition away from Assad by Aug. 1 or risk the consequences of a new U.S. approach toward ending the five-year-old civil war is filled with intrigue, The Associated Press reports.In the past, U.S ... Now, it’s just a question of what effect Kerry’s ultimatum might have ... presidential election season....

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Sanders And RI Live-Up To Perpetual Revolution, Will Other States Follow?

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Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas DarlingAfter soundly winning last week’s Rhode Island presidential primary race, Sen. Bernie Sanders declared ... To be certain, Sen ... Rhode Island was actually founded by a dissenter banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony, later compromising with neighbors and allowing gender and cultural diversity ... Consequently, RI’s state flag shows a large anchor with one word underneath....

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Both Sides Dig In Heels As Verizon Strike Enters 3rd Week

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Both sides in the strike by nearly 40,000 Verizon workers are digging in after nearly three weeks of a work stoppage as striking workers will start receiving payments this week from a $400-million war chest to fund lost wages and benefits and management will bring on more replacement workers, Fortune reported Tuesday. Representatives of the Communications Workers of America said they were prepared for a lengthy walk out....

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French Man Sues Ex-Employer For Boredom

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  ... His case highlights what critics say are problems with France’s labor market, with staff clinging to unrewarding jobs because they fear finding another amid persistent unemployment. ....

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DNA Study Confirms That This Bizarre Venomous Mammal Diverged From Other Mammals Long Before The Extinction Of The Dinosaurs

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There’s a good chance that you’ve never heard of the solenodon before, and even if you have, you’re incredibly unlikely to have ever seen one in the flesh ... They’re also extremely venomous, which is a thoroughly rare ability for a mammal of any sort to possess ... Taras Oleksyk and Yashira Afanador ... Unlike the duck-billed platypus, they can physically inject their rarified venom into a victim through specially designed fangs ... Photo Gallery . ....

Camden’s giant platypus is almost finished

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Volunteers from Camden Community Garden have been shaping hedges and paths into a 100m x 30m platypus with a clearly defined body and bill ... ....

European Metals signs option to use L-Max (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

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Platypus Minerals Ltd) 8408765c-7668-4bc0-8c3b-2d905b8dec27.pdf ... Platypus Minerals Ltd (ASX.PLP)("Platypus" or "Company") is pleased to announce that Lepidico Ltd ("Lepidico") has entered into a licensing agreement ("Agreement") for its proprietary L-Max® technology with European Metals Holdings Limited (ASX.EMH)("European Metals") ... Tom Dukovcic Managing Director Platypus Minerals Ltd....

Activities Report to 31 March 2016 (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

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Platypus Minerals Ltd) 927abe1f-d8d7-4f5b-97b5-65fdb22871d5.pdf ... Perth-based explorer Platypus Minerals Ltd ("Platypus" or "Company") presents its Q3 activities report for the quarter ended 31 March 2016 ... Agreement reached for Platypus to acquire 100% of lithium company Lepidico Ltd ... Platypus and Lepidico secure option over Lemare lithium project in Quebec ... Platypus Minerals Ltd....

Cashflow Report to 31 March 2016 (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

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(Source. Platypus Minerals Ltd) Appendix 5B - Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report Appendix 5B. Mining exploration entity quarterly report. Introduced 01/07/96 Origin Appendix 8 Amended 01/07/97, 01/07/98, 30/09/01, 01/06/10, 17/12/10, 01/05/2013. Name of entity. Rule 5.5. Platypus Minerals Ltd. ABN Quarter ended ("current quarter"). 99 008 894 442 ... development ... $A'000 ... - ... Platypus Minerals Ltd....

The Kids’ Show That Taught Me to Ask “Why?”

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David W. Cerny / Reuters. Just watch the opening credits for this television show and tell me you are not totally, whole-heartedly pumped. All that action! That funky theme song! The counting backward! ... Technically, it was a math-and-science show ... There were tips to salt-water marshes, recording studios, lava fields, a remote Australian river (“to study a platypus, you have to find one”), and archeological digs ... This was by design ... ....

Platypus and Lepidico Execute Share Sale (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

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Platypus Minerals Ltd) 8e6f8943-6d07-4c3b-9ad1-613d8fb1d0bd.pdf ... Platypus and Lepidico Execute Share Sale Agreement ... Platypus Minerals Ltd (ASX.PLP)("Platypus" or "Company") is pleased to announce that it has executed a formal Share Sale Agreement with Lepidico Ltd ("Lepidico") and Lepidico's directors that was based on the binding term sheet entered into by the two companies on 16 March 2016....

Appendix 3B (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

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(Source. Platypus Minerals Ltd) Appendix 3B Rights issue Appendix 3B. Rule 2.7, 3.10.3, 3.10.4, 3.10.5 New issue announcement, application for quotation of additional securities. and agreement. Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and may be made public. Introduced 01/07/96 Origin ... PLATYPUS MINERALS LTD. ABN ... NA ... Platypus Minerals Ltd....

Copper Gold Target at Bridget (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

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Platypus Minerals Ltd) f1d88201-e2fd-436a-b760-70ab71197074.pdf ... Platypus Minerals Ltd (ASX.PLP)("Company") is pleased to report additional results from a recent field trip to the Gobbos project area within exploration licence E45/3326 in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia (Figures 1 and 2) ... PLATYPUS MINERALS LTD ... Platypus Minerals Ltd....

The most venomous animals on earth, ranked (pictures) - CNET

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From shrews to the platypus, there are lots of venomous critters out there...but No. 1 might surprise you ... ....

Platypus, Lithium X, Kootenay

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Mining exploration companies Platypus Minerals, Lithium X Energy and Kootenay Silver provide operating updates ...continue reading ... ....

Northamptonshire Police 'platypus mouth' e-fit ridiculed on social media

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An e-fit of a man wanted after a 95-year-old woman was the victim of a distraction burglary has been ridiculed on social media ... "I know where he's hiding the handbag," wrote one person, while others said "his father was a platypus" and "looked like he was eating a banana sideways". Police defended the picture and said it was "grabbing attention" ... 'Mr Potato Head' ... "Poor old lady ... ....

'Platypus mouth' police e-fit ridiculed

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A police e-fit of a suspect involved in robbing a 95-year-old woman in her home is ridiculed on social media ... ....

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DNA Study Confirms That This Bizarre Venomous Mammal Diverged From Other Mammals Long Before The Extinction Of The Dinosaurs

Camden’s giant platypus is almost finished

European Metals signs option to use L-Max (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

Activities Report to 31 March 2016 (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

Cashflow Report to 31 March 2016 (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

The Kids’ Show That Taught Me to Ask “Why?”

Platypus and Lepidico Execute Share Sale (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

Appendix 3B (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

Copper Gold Target at Bridget (Platypus Minerals Ltd)

The most venomous animals on earth, ranked (pictures) - CNET

Platypus, Lithium X, Kootenay

Northamptonshire Police 'platypus mouth' e-fit ridiculed on social media

'Platypus mouth' police e-fit ridiculed