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Dec 9, 2009
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What Does It Mean?
stalactite
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You are wading through an underground cavern when a sharp blow knocks you to the ground. Dazed, you realize you have walked into a stalactite. What is the best thing to do?

a.) Watch out for the icicle-shaped calcium deposits hanging from the ceiling.

b.) Be careful to avoid tripping over the spiked calcium deposits growing up from the floor.

c.) Slowly back out of the cavern, being careful not to disturb the swarms of vampire bats.



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