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Article of the day for November 13, 2017

The Article of the day for November 13, 2017 is Myriostoma . Myriostoma, the salt-shaker earthstar, is the largest fungus in the earthstar family, with a fruit body up to 12 cm (4.7 in) across. It has been found in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America. It grows in humus-rich forests or in woodlands, especially on well-drained and sandy soils. Myriostoma coliforme, the only species in the genus, is somewhat rare, appearing on the Red Lists of 12 European countries. It was one of 33 species proposed for protection in 2004 under the Bern Convention by the European Council for Conservation of Fungi. The inedible fruit body, initially shaped like a puffball, is encased in an outer covering that splits open from the top to form rays. These pieces curve down in a star shape to expose a papery spore case surrounding the fertile spore-bearing tissue, the gleba. The fungus is unique among the earthstars in having a spore sac that is supported by multiple stalks, and is per...

Here's The Not-So-Subtle Take On Roy Moore From 'SNL'

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Here's The Not-So-Subtle Take On Roy Moore From 'SNL' The subject matter's uncomfortable, but any sketch can be improved by having Kate McKinnon tumble out of a box like a nightmare goblin. November 12, 2017 at 03:31PM

go it alone: Word of the day for November 13, 2017

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Word of the day is go it alone : (colloquial) To do something alone or independently, especially something that is normally or better done in groups. (card games) To play a hand without the assistance of one's partner.

Article of the day for November 13, 2017

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Article of the day is Myriostoma. Check it out: http://ift.tt/1oWeX6W

Security Breach and Spilled Secrets Have Shaken the N.S.A. to Its Core

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Security Breach and Spilled Secrets Have Shaken the N.S.A. to Its Core

go it alone: Word of the day for November 13, 2017

go it alone , v : (colloquial) To do something alone or independently, especially something that is normally or better done in groups. (card games) To play a hand without the assistance of one's partner.

Here's The Not-So-Subtle Take On Roy Moore From 'SNL'

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Here's The Not-So-Subtle Take On Roy Moore From 'SNL'

Picture of the day for November 13, 2017

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Picture of the day on November 13, 2017: The Earth straddling the limb of the Moon, as seen from Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter above Compton crater. The center of the Earth in this view is 4.04°N, 12.44°W, just off the coast of Liberia. The large tan area in the upper right is the Sahara desert, with Saudia Arabia just beyond. The Atlantic and Pacific coasts of South America are visible to the left.

Picture of the day for November 13, 2017

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The Earth straddling the limb of the Moon, as seen from Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter above Compton crater. The center of the Earth in this view is 4.04°N, 12.44°W, just off the coast of Liberia. The large tan area in the upper right is the Sahara desert, with Saudia Arabia just beyond. The Atlantic and Pacific coasts of South America are visible to the left..

Security Breach and Spilled Secrets Have Shaken the N.S.A. to Its Core

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Security Breach and Spilled Secrets Have Shaken the N.S.A. to Its Core A serial leak of the agency's cyberweapons has damaged morale, slowed intelligence operations and resulted in hacking attacks on businesses and civilians worldwide.

New edit in the Article on Google

On November 12, 2017 at 01:20PM, made an edit the Article on Google . The edit was about .

New edit in the Article on Google

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Google Custom Search Engine edited the Article on Google http://ift.tt/1oWeX6W