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Well known in Hawaii for its vast size and painful bite, the Vietnamese Centipede, or Scolopendra Subspinipes, is a remarkable arthropod who can send chills down the spine of even the toughest person. Thought to have been brought to Hawaii by the Polynesians in the early 1800’s, this multi-legged creature can live more than ten years and can cause excruciating pain to whomever is unlucky enough to get in its way. This creepy-crawler has a nervous and aggressive disposition and will strike if it feels threatened. With 21 body segments and one pair of legs for each segment, this centipede can move with lightning speed. While most of them grow to about six inches, some can reach up to a foot long and can squeeze itself through even the smallest crack.
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After appearing with the Red Foley Band for the first time at the Grand Ole Opry in 1946, country musician Chet Atkins was finally noticed by Nashville recording company RCA Victor Records. In 1949, he started touring with the famous group Mother Maybelle and the Carter Sisters. It was during that same year that he wrote a song called "Centipede Boogie". This upbeat instrumental piece has a unique and lively tune. It is also an example of what is referred to as the "Nashville Sound", a mix of Jazz and Country, for which Atkins is famous for helping to create. With a catchy pitter-patter sound, you can almost picture a centipede dancing along to the music.