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Why is the left hand used for intricate fingerwork on the violin?

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How and why is hissing so common in the animal kingdom?

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Is it possible to tell sunrise from sunset in an image? (Part 2)

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Is it possible to tell sunrise from sunset in an image? (Part 2)

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Issue no. 3435 published 22 April 2023

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