It turns out that there are monster lizards in the world, some of which are capable of injuring and even killing a person! However, forewarned is forearmed. Read about the most dangerous lizards in our material.The Gila monster<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_200496722_L_1_1_a50af201d3.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_200496722_L (1) (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_200496722_L_1_1_a50af201d3.jpg 235w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_200496722_L_1_1_a50af201d3.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_200496722_L_1_1_a50af201d3.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_200496722_L_1_1_a50af201d3.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">These lizards are considered the most poisonous in the world! The habitat of the Gila monster is the southwestern United States and the northern regions of western Mexico. You can meet these lizards in thickets of cacti, among tall grass and shrubs, in deep gorges, and on the slopes of mountains. These lizards are excellent swimmers, so sometimes they settle next to a pond. The dimensions of the Gila monster are quite large - the body length is about 60 cm, and a third of the length is occupied by the tail. The weight of an individual is from 1 to 2 kg. The lizard's poison is very toxic: one-tenth of a cubic centimeter is enough to kill a dog weighing 12 kg. And the total amount of animal poison is enough for 12 dogs.&nbsp;The green iguana<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_115158574_L_1_1_81a6667c64.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_115158574_L (1) (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_115158574_L_1_1_81a6667c64.jpg 235w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_115158574_L_1_1_81a6667c64.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_115158574_L_1_1_81a6667c64.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_115158574_L_1_1_81a6667c64.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">Today iguanas have become very popular as pets, this giant ancient reptile has become the best alternative to a dog but they are extremely dangerous. Ordinary iguanas can weigh up to 7 kg and measure over 1.5 meters in length, which is why these huge lizards cannot be mistaken for a comic attack. You may visit the emergency room if you are attacked by this creature. In the wild, iguanas live in tropical and semi-humid forests of Central and South America. So we advise you to be extremely careful when walking in these places.The Nile monitor<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_414278668_L_1_1_30b57640c7.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_414278668_L (1) (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_414278668_L_1_1_30b57640c7.jpg 235w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_414278668_L_1_1_30b57640c7.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_414278668_L_1_1_30b57640c7.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_414278668_L_1_1_30b57640c7.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">The Nile monitor lives in the central and southern regions of the African continent, including Central Egypt (along the Nile River) and Sudan. Nile monitors grow up to 9 feet long! If the Nile monitor feels threatened by a human or other potential intruders, it can grab the victim with an iron grip, from which it's very difficult to free itself, since the lizard will not want to open its jaws. This lizard can break human bones!The Komodo dragon<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_14037525_L_1_0e14bb1ab7.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_14037525_L (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_14037525_L_1_0e14bb1ab7.jpg 245w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_14037525_L_1_0e14bb1ab7.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_14037525_L_1_0e14bb1ab7.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_14037525_L_1_0e14bb1ab7.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">There are known cases of these predators attacking people with a fatal outcome. In addition to powerful jaws, the poisonous glands of the monitor lizard also pose a danger - when bitten, toxins can cause shock, paralysis, and loss of consciousness in the victim. Currently, Komodo dragons live on several islands in Indonesia - so be extremely careful when traveling there.&nbsp;The Mexican beaded lizard<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_25776793_L_1_bb043e2b26.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_25776793_L (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_25776793_L_1_bb043e2b26.jpg 241w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_25776793_L_1_bb043e2b26.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_25776793_L_1_bb043e2b26.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_25776793_L_1_bb043e2b26.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">This dangerous lizard lives on the coast of the Gulf of California in western and southwestern Mexico, penetrating about 275 km inland. The animal grows up to 95 cm, but usually, its body length is much less. In the distant past, these individuals were quite harmless to themselves. They had no way to defend themselves from enemies, so mother nature decided to reward them with at least one effective weapon, and let poison through the salivary glands, which was previously absent. When bitten by the Mexican beaded lizard's tooth, infections or anaphylactic shock are possible in the presence of allergies. So be extremely careful!

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The most dangerous lizards and where they exist in the world 

On Thanksgiving, everyone thinks about what they are grateful for. This is a great time to gather the whole family at the same table. But have you ever thought about the history of this holiday? We've rounded up the most interesting facts about Thanksgiving!A holiday without a dateFor more than 150 years, Thanksgiving was celebrated spontaneously and had no specific date. In 1783, the British Empire recognized the United States as an independent state, and in 1789, the holiday acquired national significance, and the young state began to grow its customs and traditions.Swan on the tableFor the first few years, the main dish on the Thanksgiving table was no turkey at all. The first settlers feasted on the meat of swans, seals, and lobsters.Why is turkey a traditional Thanksgiving dish?Interestingly, this bird is not just the basis of the festive table. This dish has a symbolic meaning because it was the turkey that was the only game that the first settlers could hunt.Why is Thanksgiving celebrated twice a year?Between 1939 and 1941, the states of Texas and Colorado celebrated Thanksgiving twice in November. Why is that? The thing is that local authorities could not agree on a permanent date.Why do the US and Canada have different celebration dates?If in the USA Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, then in Canada on the second Monday of October. Why such a difference? This is due to the colder climate of the country, where the harvest season ends earlier.The turkey will live!Every year, the incumbent is presented with two turkeys to choose from. One of the birds soon decorates the festive table in the White House. And the second bird, as a result of a solemn ceremony, receives a “pardon” and returns to live out his life on a special farm. The latter will never again get on the table with people, she will live on the ranch until her natural death. This is such an interesting tradition.The end of Thanksgiving is Black Friday!Every year, the day of crazy discounts falls on the Friday after American Thanksgiving Day. But did you know the history of this day?This story happened a long time ago in the USA. In 2004, just as the Christmas holidays began, a little-known entrepreneur who wasn't doing as well as he'd hoped decided to throw a global merchandise sale. And so that other business owners would not be outraged, and people walk in the USA on these holidays until the very morning, he decided not to close the store from late evening until very late morning. The prices were staggering, only 10% off the whole price, which means 90% off, cheaper just for nothing. The news immediately spread throughout the city, people rushed to buy everything! The next day, the idea was picked up by many others, and in 2005 all over America, as soon as Thanksgiving passed, a large-scale offensive of buyers for insane discounts began on Friday night!

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