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My wife is often bitten by spiders. Can anyone explain her allure for arachnids, and...

12 August 2015

My wife is often bitten by spiders. Can anyone explain her allure for arachnids, and suggest how she might reduce it?

Steve Yorke, White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

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