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Human Penis Bone Disappeared With Rise of Monogamy, Succinct Sex
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Most mammals have a penis bone called a baculum, but humans don't. A new study sheds light on the history of the baculum, and why ours is missing.
Saber-tooth Kittens Were Big-boned
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Researchers discovered that everyone's favorite prehistoric cat had some seriously big bones - even as a youngster.
What If a Dog Eats a Chicken Bone?
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Your dog just swallowed a plate full of chicken bones. Is he really in serious danger? The short answer: yes. Find out why you need to get him to a vet immediately.
Can You Guess These Human Bones From an Image?
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We promise this quiz isn't spooky, but it does test your A&P skills. If you think you know the human skeleton, take this quiz to see how many bones you can identify.
How Bone China Works
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Bone china gets its strength and translucence from the addition of bone ash to porcelain. Learn about bone china and see a video from inside a Lenox factory.
Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute?
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Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute? Learn about piranha feeding frenzies at HowStuffWorks.
The Hairy Frog Has Retractable Claws Made of Bone
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Most frogs hop away from danger. But the hairy frog? It brings its own weapons to the fight—literally. Known for its bizarre defense mechanism, this amphibian snaps its own bones to create claws that pierce through its skin. You read that right.
Are Tomahawk Steaks Just Glorified Bone-in Ribeyes?
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These steaks are touted as some of the best you can buy. They're expensive - and huge. But are they worth the high price tag?
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.