But the films would need "the right hooks, " he says, such as top actors or directors.

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Sharks regularly become impaled on hooks dragged by boats targeting high-value species such as tuna, or entangled in nets.

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Out of curiosity, he stuck a few under a microscope and saw that each bur consisted of hundreds of little hooks that caught on anything with a loop, such as clothing or animal fur.

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While the ever improving processing power and always-on broadband connectivity of the smartphone are the core assets, it has been interesting to see such widespread capabilities as the camera, GPS, and even audio jack used as hooks for new FinTech solutions.

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But with his ability to deliver catchy songs with strong hooks, he's also the writer of such No. 1 country hits as "Wrapped" for George Strait, "Angry All the Time" for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and "Travelin' Solider" for the Dixie Chicks.

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