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[Four awesome facts about spiders]( Nov. 13, 2017 It's been a busy day in news. [Another woman has come forward]( with allegations against Senate candidate Roy Moore of Alabama. But I want to highlight a different story — something that might send a shiver down your spine. I'm talking about spiders. Thanks to our friends at Science Friday, [we have this story]( about four facts you need to know about spiders. If spiders aren't your thing, you'll definitely want to check out [this essay from Global Nation contributor David Lindes](, who recalls his trip into Mexico with his brother-in-law, as he visited a US consulate to receive a visa. And don't miss [Sonia Narang's story from Fiji]( — highlighting the people on the frontlines of climate change. Thanks for joining us today. — Jonathan Kealing, PRI.org executive editor [No Images? Click here.]( [Two arachnid experts share their four favorite spider facts]( [Two arachnid experts share their four favorite spider facts]( “For me, the process of turning fear to fascination was relatively [quick], and it was just all about spending time with spiders, watching their behavior, and learning more about them,” Catherine Scott says. [Two arachnid experts share their four favorite spider facts]( [Two arachnid experts share their four favorite spider facts]( “For me, the process of turning fear to fascination was relatively [quick], and it was just all about spending time with spiders, watching their behavior, and learning more about them,” Catherine Scott says. [With papers, my brother-in-law could be worth more than a dollar a day to the world]( [With papers, my brother-in-law could be worth more than a dollar a day to the world]( David Lindes and Antonio Ramirez crossed the US border to Mexico, not knowing whether they would both be allowed to come back home. [With papers, my brother-in-law could be worth more than a dollar a day to the world]( [With papers, my brother-in-law could be worth more than a dollar a day to the world]( David Lindes and Antonio Ramirez crossed the US border to Mexico, not knowing whether they would both be allowed to come back home. [Fijians in Bonn speak from the front lines of climate change]( [Fijians in Bonn speak from the front lines of climate change]( This year's global climate summit is taking place in Germany, but it's being led by the Pacific island nation of Fiji. Here's what half a dozen Fijians think about hosting the conference and life in the cross-hairs of climate change. [Fijians in Bonn speak from the front lines of climate change]( [Fijians in Bonn speak from the front lines of climate change]( This year's global climate summit is taking place in Germany, but it's being led by the Pacific island nation of Fiji. Here's what half a dozen Fijians think about hosting the conference and life in the cross-hairs of climate change. [Families of Paris attack victims find creative ways to honor their memories]( [Families of Paris attack victims find creative ways to honor their memories]( A family used part of their compensation funds to restore an old bandstand where their son used to hang out. [Rising CO2 levels threaten global marine life]( [Rising CO2 levels threaten global marine life]( A new analysis finds that most, if not all, marine species will be affected by increasing acidity in the oceans due to CO2 emissions. PRI takes a global approach to the news of the day. We help you understand how what happens around the world matters in Washington and in your neighborhood. Today more than ever, we need conversations, perspectives and diverse voices. [Donate Today >]( Enjoying The Scan? Forward it to a friend! And if you’re not getting it daily, it’s easy to subscribe. [Sign up here](. We also love feedback, so please [tell us how we’re doing](. Today’s newsletter was written by Jonathan Kealing. Find him on Twitter: [@jkealing](. [PRI Facebook]( [PRI Twitter]( [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View in your browser]( The Scan is brought to you by [GlobalPost]( and [PRI - Public Radio International](.