Scientists discovered the strangest sea slug in the ocean

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A mystery mollusk, Bathydevius caudactylus, with its hood open like a mouth
This newly named sea slug uses a large oral hood to capture and eat crustaceans.

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  • In 2000, scientists spotted a bioluminescent mollusk in the deep sea.
  • The animal was so unique that they had no idea what it was until they did genetic testing.
  • It turned out to be a new species of sea slug that's perfectly adapted to the deep ocean.

It's been over 20 years since researchers were first dazzled

Stock up on hundreds of free books on the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day

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Stuff Your Kindle Day is back once again, providing an amazing opportunity to pick up hundreds of books for absolutely nothing. We know that sounds too good to be true, but there really isn't a catch in this case.

Stuff Your Kindle Day is an author-organized event that drops the

I was 17 when I gave birth to my son. Now that he's off to college, I'm trying to figure out who I am.

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Winnie Thompson dropped of her son in college in 2024 and is figuring life without him at home.

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  • Winnie Thompson got pregnant at 16 and gave birth to her son at 17.
  • She grew up with and did everything with her son — even being in business together.
  • Her son left for college in a different state, and she finds herself in a unique life transition.

This as-told-to essay is based

I've sailed on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian ships. Here's which was my favorite — and how to choose the right cruise for you.

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Mass-market cruise lines Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Carnival all target families.

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  • I've been on Norwegian, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean's newer cruise ships.
  • The three mass-market cruise lines specialize in large, family-friendly, activity-filled ships.
  • See how their newer vessels' amenities, restaurants, and
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I got sober thanks to a monthly shot of a drug that helps stop my craving for alcohol. I lost 70 pounds in the process.

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Jeff Horton lost 70 pounds in weight after quitting alcohol.

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  • Jeff Horton started drinking at the age of 12. He became dependent on alcohol in his early 20s.
  • He wasn't present for his son as he grew up since he could only think about his next drink.
  • The granddad finally got sober at 50 by getting monthly shots of a drug that manages his cravings.

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