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Thought Experiment: What If We Stopped Walking Upright?
Humans have only been bipedal for a sliver of history. What if we returned our spines to their original position and quit walking upright? What would that world be like?
Alligators Go Back 6 Million Years Further Than Thought
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How old is the American alligator species? Learn more about a new study on the age of the alligator species in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Are Humans Apes? Tracing Our Evolutionary Path
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Are humans separate from chimps and other apes? Learn what separates us from chimps.
Why is it bad luck to give a woman an even number of flowers?
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Giving flowers is a thoughtful and appreciated gesture in all cultures. But if you're looking to brighten someone's day, you might want to avoid giving an even number of flowers.
Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?
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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs. Yep, it's got a colorful story.
How Atavisms Work
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Atavisms are traits that are left over from a distant evolutionary ancestor. Learn more about atavisms and the controversy surrounding atavism.
Why Some Animals Eat Rocks to Aid in Digestion
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Gastroliths, or "stomach stones," are found in animals from chickens to sea lions. But what are they for?
How Hoarding Works
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Hoarding is a serious mental illness that is extremely hard to treat. Find out what we've learned about the disorder from HowStuffWorks.
What happens when animals evolve in isolation?
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Speciation events are when members of the same species separate until they are no longer able to reproduce with each other. Learn more about speciation events.
Why do we kill?
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Why do we kill? There's no doubt that humans are a violent species. Find out why we kill and what makes people more inclined to kill.