Here's a useful tip: if ever you are attacked by giant monsters, you want to call a Minnesotan for help. I think it's the summertime practice in fighting off insectoid swarms that helps.
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is anyone here planning to visit "Body Worlds" this anatomic exhibition by Gunter van Hagen? (they are advertising for it at MNspeak)
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The technique of "plastination" which van Hagen invented is definitely worth a look, though.