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Hurricane Sally, mutant sloth

Storms like Sally are not natural. They are fundamentally changed and strengthened by man.

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Emily Atkin
Sep 16, 2020
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Imagine getting sucker-punched by a sloth with Wolverine blades for claws. You’re walking under a tree, and bam—a furry baby drops down and pierces your cheek with a foot made of swords. This is bad for several reasons, but the worst appears to be that this is a sloth. He cannot simply rip his claws from your face like a band-aid. He must pull them out …

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