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In honor of the Sept. 19 “holiday,” which started in 1995 but gained popularity with a 2002 Dave Barry column, here are five terms you can use with your “mateys.”

Beware: A dangerous pest could be lurking in the shadows of your home this summer. Here’s what you need to know to identify – and avoid – the unwelcome arachnids: 1. What do they look like? The nocturnal spiders can be as large as a half-dollar and usually have violin-shaped markings on their upper body. […]