Saddam hiding in hidden "Spider Hole."

[Bapopik at AOL.COM]

http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/12/14/sprj.irq.main/index.html
Unkempt, 'haggard' Saddam found in hidden hole near Tikrit
Sunday, December 14, 2003 Posted: 3:13 PM EST

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- After months on the run from coalition forces, a
disheveled Saddam Hussein was found hiding in a hidden hole near a farmhouse and
was captured without firing a shot, coalition authorities announced Sunday.
(...)
(Hiding in a hidden hole?  Who would have thought that he'd HIDE in a HIDDEN
hole?--ed.)
(...)
Found hiding in a 'spider hole'

The soldiers found Saddam hiding in what they called a "spider hole,"
six-to-eight feet deep, equipped with a rudimentary ventilation system and covered
with bricks and dirt. Spider hole is the U.S.. a military term for such a
camouflaged tunnel or hole in which an enemy can hide.
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   "Spider hole" is not in OED.   There are almost a thousand Google hits,
and tons of hits today....Spiderman could not be reached for comment.
   AOL is just as crazy and biased as ever.  The "Welcome to AOL" screen runs
the story along with two other stories--about FRIENDS stars and Christmas
treats.  All three stories get equal time on the screen.  AOL adds:  "Bush
Promises 'Justice.'"  Thanks for the quotes, AOL.  Wouldn't want to be misled by
"Bush promises justice."