Androctonus genus - Fattail scorpions are found throughout the arid regions of the Middle East and Africa. They are moderate sized scorpions, averaging about 10 centimeters in length; females are larger than males. Despite their small size, fattail scorpions are the most dangerous of scorpions. Their venom contains potent neurotoxins, compounds able to destroy nerve tissue. Several human fatalities are contributed to stings from the fattail scorpion each year.
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The Sheikdom of Kuwait enjoyed a prosperous era until the start of World War I. Kuwait had to decide whom it would support, the Ottoman Turks or the British. Kuwait chose the Ottomans and endured the destruction of their economy through an economic blockade imposed by Britain. The Great Depression of the 1920’s continued the decline and another blockade imposed by the Saudi king during the 30’s added to the plight. The emerging oil industry of the 1940’s brought an economic recovery to Kuwait.
