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In this Aug. 18, 2019 photo, a scorpion appears in a tank after being captured in Lost Dutchman State Park, Ariz. Feared, admired and loathed, scorpions have roamed the earth for 450 million years. An interesting way to learn about the critters, which glow under black lights, is to go on scorpion hunts in Southwest states like Arizona and New Mexico. Wear closed-toed shoes and pants, bring black lights and prepare to be awed. (AP Photo/Peter Prengaman)
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