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Sometimes, people will give serious things unserious names.

The Core Event

A velvet ant, for example, may sound like a tiny critter that's covered in the sort of material you'd find in an old Land Rover's interior, but it actually has one of the most painful stings in the animal kingdom.

Key Facts

Sometimes, people will give serious things unserious names.

Context & Significance

A velvet ant, for example, may sound like a tiny critter that's covered in the sort of material you'd find in an old Land Rover's interior, but it actually has one of the most painful stings in the animal kingdom.

Outlook

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