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Crocodile Rocks Family's Slumber

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 01/12/2012 - 6:15am

An Australian family in a suburb outside Darwin woke to the sound of their barking dog. The dog was complaining about the crocodile that wandered into the living room.

Wildlife officials have relocated it to a crocodile farm.

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Obama Insured Against A Crocodile Attack

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 11/16/2011 - 7:00am

President Obama has one less thing to worry about, thanks to an Australian insurance company. On his visit down under, he's insured against a crocodile attack.

When he gets to the town of Darwin, he'll be presented with a $51,000 policy.

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Darwin's Pub

Austin Metablog  Tue, 06/29/2010 - 1:00am

Darwin's Pub bored me with efficiency. (via LoneStarters)



 

At 150, Darwin's 'Origin' Stirs Even More Debate

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 11/23/2009 - 11:16pm

On Nov. 24, 1859, a book that changed the world first appeared in print. On the Origin of Species proposed a radical new theory about how all life on Earth evolved.

In many respects, the book sparks greater controversy today than when it first appeared.

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