Obscure Discoveries

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  1. 4. A well-known 17th-century Dutch artist, famous for his self-portraits and "The Night Watch."
  2. 5. A very rare and expensive type of coffee, made from beans eaten and excreted by animals.
  3. 9. A volcanic island, famous for its large crater lake and unusual wildlife, in the Pacific Ocean.
  4. 10. An island country in the Indian Ocean, known for its unique fauna.
  5. 13. Sun The phenomenon where the sun never sets, found in regions near the Arctic Circle.
  6. 14. A type of volcanic rock, often used in construction.
  7. 15. An early 20th-century philosopher known for his work on existentialism and absurdism.
  8. 16. A mythical bird that regenerates from its ashes.
  9. 17. A rare animal known for its slow movement and unique defense mechanism, found in South America.
  10. 18. A unique, ancient board game originated in Egypt.
  11. 19. Mimic A small, unusual plant that can mimic its surroundings, commonly found in the Amazon.
Down
  1. 1. A prehistoric fish, once thought extinct, found off the coast of South Africa.
  2. 2. Swallowtail A rare butterfly, known for its bright blue wings, found primarily in Southeast Asia.
  3. 3. The longest-living animal species, living over 200 years, and commonly found in the ocean.
  4. 6. The chemical element with the symbol "W".
  5. 7. The original home of the famous Samurai culture.
  6. 8. A highly toxic substance, once used in Roman times for its properties, derived from the Latin word for "green."
  7. 11. A mysterious, ancient structure in southern England, known for its stone circles.
  8. 12. A rare, colorful gemstone found in Myanmar.
  9. 13. The extinct, giant mammal that lived in the Ice Age, known for its long tusks.