"merryb" > wrote in message
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> Any of you see this? It's all over the news-I can't believe spiders
> could get that big. I bet they have a tough time finding stuff strong
> enough to build their webs from. Happy Halloween!
>
> http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=655741

He's an Australian spider, is why.

On a happier note:

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/polardog.asp