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What Do Squirrels Eat (Aside From Nuts)?
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These furry, acrobatic foragers can be found leaping through trees, raiding gardens, and even showing up at your squirrel feeder. But what do squirrels eat in the wild versus in urban areas?
There Are More Animals That Start With 'X' Than You'd Expect
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Scientists have developed several methods for grouping different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there is arguably no better method for learning fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with X.
Hummingbirds: What to Feed Them and a Springtime Q&A
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Hummingbirds are one of nature's marvels. HowStuffWorks takes a look at these amazing birds.
How Fecal Transplants Work
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Fecal transplants might just be the next big thing in medicine. Learn about the advantages and challenges of fecal transplants.
All About the Python Snake: Diet, Adaptation and Habitats
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Pythons, the longest snakes in the world, are nonvenomous with a lethal squeeze. These snakes constrict their prey before devouring the meal.
Can You Score 27/35 on This Difficult Animal Quiz?
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People are strange, and so are animals! There are some that are really weird, and then there are those you consider as ordinary, yet they have their own brand of strangeness in ways you didn't know. See if you can detect these quirky animal kingdom facts in this difficult animal quiz!
Camel Spider: A Murderous Speed Demon of the Desert
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These arachnids are aggressive, unbelievably fast and love to murder ants for no reason, but don't worry - they're harmless.
People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' — Even in the Bolivian Amazon
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In the U.S., normal body temperature has been dropping over the past 150 years. People run cooler today than they did two centuries ago. Why is that?
Blocky and Raw: Is Brutalism Architecture Making a Comeback?
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This postwar era architecture has a heavy, raw look, hence the name. But the designs are sensible and authoritative, and many Brutalist buildings are experiencing a revival.
Should You Turn Your Heat Down When You're Not Home?
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As you leave home on a winter morning, you may wonder whether to turn off your heat, turn it down or let it maintain a cozy temperature. Which will save the most energy and money? The answer might surprise you.