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.
Leyden phial
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A glass jar or bottle used to accumulate electricity.
It is coated with tin foil, within and without, nearly to its top, and
is surmounted by a brass knob which communicates with the inner
coating, for the purpose of charging it with electricity. It is so
named from having been invented in Leyden, Holland.
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