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By observing sharks repeatedly over the years, Klimley was able to solve the long-standing mystery of why hammerheads gather in schools. It's clearly not for protection, since nothing preys on what Klimley calls "the big tough guys of the ocean." It turns out that they gather, at least...
It's drag that plays in Peoria, pays at the box office and preys on filmgoers everywhere.
One could easily argue that Prejudice will never disappear as long as people look and act differently. But discrimination still preys upon Blacks, Hispanics Native Americans and women disproportionately--affirmative action can still help this situation.
One reason to oppose the proposal is that gambling preys on the poor. Some opponents of gambling go so far as to say it constitutes a tax. But why is this an argument against the proposal? Don't Massachusetts residents, dutiful liberals that they are, enjoy creating new taxes?
In "The Robber Bridegroom," the protagonist appears to be a perfect gentleman, but in reality, he is a cannibal who preys upon innocent young maidens. How does this translate with a female character? Atwood answers that you must read to find out.