A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Rupert's drop
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A kind of glass drop with a long tail, made by
dropping melted glass into water. It is remarkable for bursting into
fragments when the surface is scratched or the tail broken; -- so
called from Prince Rupert, nephew of Charles I., by whom they were
first brought to England. Called also Ruperts ball, and glass tear.
Rupert's drop meaning & definition 1 of Rupert's drop.
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