Nature curiosity: Why is spider silk sticky?
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Is every spiderweb unique?
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Webs are insanely strong and sticky… but spiders never get stuck: http:// curiosity.im/SpidrSilk
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Spider silk: Sticky when wet – Softbites
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Nature curiosity: Why is spider silk sticky?