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How Salt Works
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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.
Can You Match the Animal to Its Scientific Name?
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Scientific names aren't the easiest thing in the world to learn, but knowing them can be incredibly impressive and helpful, especially if you're a science fan. Come impress us by matching these animals to their binomial nomenclature.
12 Famous Pirates With Legendary Reputations
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The pirate life wasn't all about buried treasure and parrots on shoulders — they also ruled the waves, looted merchant ships and struck fear into entire nations. During the Golden Age of piracy, few pirates could escape the watchful eyes of the Royal Navy or the bounty-hungry pirate hunters, but some managed to build lasting legends.
The Axis Conquers the Philippines: January 1942-July 1942
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The Axis conquering the Philippines had repercussions throughout all of World War II's major theaters. Find a timeline and photos in this article.
The Animal Kingdom Trivia Quiz
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So, you love everything there is about the animal kingdom, do you? Well, let's see if you know some of these amazing facts! They will surely test you...
How Pirates Work
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Pirates have sailed the seas for hundreds of years. Learn about pirates and find out if you have what it takes to live the pirate lifestyle.
The Angel Shark, aka Sand Devil, Lurks on the Ocean Floor
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Is the angel shark the holiest fish in the sea? Their name certainly seems to indicate a pure and pious air, and some seafood connoisseurs say that a bite of an angel shark is like a little taste of heaven.
The Vampire Squid Doesn't Drink Blood and Isn't a Squid
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You can't tell a book by its cover, and you can't tell a squid by its Nosferatu getup.
Wholphin: A Rare Hybrid Animal That Can Reproduce
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The wholphin (sometimes spelled wolphin) is the result of crossbreeding between a male false killer whale and a female bottlenose dolphin. The label "wholphin" combines the names of both parent species.
7 Most Beautiful Fish for Any Aquarium
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Whether you're snorkeling a coral reef or browsing an aquarium, the most beautiful fish display breath-taking color, shape, and motion. These fish species come from oceans, lakes, and rivers around the world, each one showcasing the beauty of nature alive in water.