American Masters
Alexander Calder
Calder’s aesthetic revolution concerned a somewhat taboo topic in the art world - fun.
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Spider Love Is a Battlefield
A male long-jawed orb weaver spider uses his huge jaws to avoid getting eaten while mating.
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This Jumping Spider Trains Itself to Kill
Regal jumping spiders are masterful hunters with their athletic leaps, sharp fangs and lethal venom.
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This Weevil Was Born in Your Rice and It’s Hungry
A rice weevil is a stowaway that sneaks into your pantry and turns your rice into its new home.
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Want a Cozy, Free Home? Ask This Caterpillar How
After growing up inside a “grass taco,” a grass skipper butterfly emerges and woos a mate.