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  2. Cosmetics in ancient Rome - Wikipedia

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    Pure white skin, a demarcation of the aristocracy, was the most important feature of Roman beauty in women. [7] Pale skin gave the impression of a higher social status. It was assumed that if a woman had pale skin, she stayed inside because she could afford slaves that would go outside and do labor she otherwise would have done. [15]

  3. The Spider Bite - Wikipedia

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    Newly hatched Araneus diadematus. The Spider Bite or The Red Spot is a modern urban legend that emerged in England during the 1970s.. The legend features a young woman from a frigid, northern location (England, New York City, etc.), who is on vacation abroad in a warm southern location (Mexico, etc.).

  4. The Children (1980 film) - Wikipedia

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    The Children (also known as The Children of Ravensback) is a 1980 American horror film, directed by Max Kalmanowicz, and starring Martin Shakar, Gil Rogers, and Gale Garnett. It follows a group of five children in a small New England town when they are transformed into zombies who, after being exposed to waste from a nuclear plant, microwave ...

  5. Nail polish - Wikipedia

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    Polished nails with nail art Fingernails before, during, and after application of red nail polish A woman's toes with dark nail polish. Nail polish (also known as nail varnish in British English or nail enamel) is a lacquer that can be applied to the human fingernails or toenails to decorate and protect the nail plates. The formula has been ...

  6. Struwwelpeter - Wikipedia

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    Die Geschichte von den schwarzen Buben ("The Story of the Inky Boys"): Nikolas (or "Agrippa" in some translations) [7] catches three boys teasing a dark-skinned boy. To teach them a lesson, he dips them in black ink. Die Geschichte von dem wilden Jäger ("The Story of the Wild Huntsman") is the only story not primarily focused on children. In ...

  7. Keratin - Wikipedia

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    It is the key structural material making up scales, hair, nails, feathers, horns, claws, hooves, and the outer layer of skin among vertebrates. Keratin also protects epithelial cells from damage or stress. Keratin is extremely insoluble in water and organic solvents.

  8. Dracula - Wikipedia

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    A short story written by Stoker and published after his death, "Dracula's Guest", has been seen as evidence of Carmilla 's influence. [31] According to Milbank, the story was a deleted first chapter from early in the original manuscript, and replicates Carmilla 's setting of Styria instead of Transylvania. [32]

  9. Aardvark - Wikipedia

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    When successful, the aardvark's long (up to 30 centimetres (12 in)) [2] tongue licks up the insects; the termites' biting, or the ants' stinging attacks are rendered futile by the tough skin. After an aardvark visit at a termite mound, other animals will visit to pick up all the leftovers. [32]