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Why Don't You Ever See Square Vegetables?
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At least not in nature. Scientists have discovered the two gene families that play key roles in making fruits and vegetables either round or long. Could a square fruit be on the horizon?
Don't Hate the Indian Giant Squirrel Because He's Beautiful
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The Indian giant squirrel is covered in flamboyant colors like orange, black and bright purple. HowStuffWorks find out why he's so colorful.
Why is scary music scary?
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You know it when you hear it: shrieking noises, dissonant chords, unexpected high notes. HowStuffWorks explains what makes scary music scary.
Alaska's Kodiak Bear Is One of the Planet's Biggest
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Kodiak bears are some of the largest bears in the world and live only in the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska.
Box Jellyfish: World's Most Venomous Sea Creature
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Most jellyfish are more bothersome than threatening, but the box jellyfish is so poisonous you might not make it out of the water alive.
Blue Crab: A Savory Beauty and Maryland Staple
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The blue crab is one of the most recognizable crustaceans in the coastal waters of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Found in the Chesapeake Bay, the blue crab plays a crucial role in marine science and fisheries.
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.
How Great White Sharks Work
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The great white shark tasted fame when it played the villain in the 1975 film Jaws. Learn if the great white shark deserves its killer reputation.
Did Crocodiles Descend From Dinosaurs?
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Crocodiles and dinosaurs definitely lived during the same time, but how closely are they related? Did crocodiles descend from dinosaurs?
Bayes' Theorem Helps Us Nail Down Probabilities
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Bayes' theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. Sounds intimidating, but we'll walk you through it.