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How many insects are there on Earth?

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Are you wondering how many insect are there on earth? Check out this article and learn how many insects there are on earth.

The Bull Snake Is All Bark and No (Venomous) Bite

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Bull snakes (Pituophis catenifer sayi), sometimes generalized as gopher snakes, are among the largest and most powerful nonvenomous snakes in North America. The heavy-bodied bull snake is often mistaken for a rattlesnake due to its size and defensive behaviors, but it's completely harmless to humans.

When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World

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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.

What's the Biggest State in the U.S.A.?

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The United States is divided into 50 states, small and large. So which is the biggest state in the U.S.A.?

What's the Country With the Most Wild Tigers?

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If you are asking about the country with the most wild tigers, the answer is clear, but the story behind it spans conservation, habitat loss, and decades of recovery work.

The African House Snake Will Love You for a Humid Home

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The African house snake is a small, nonvenomous snake native to southern Africa, often kept as pets due to its docile nature and ease of care. If you're into reptiles, you may have heard of them, but if not, you're in for a treat!

Climate Change Threatens the Moai of Easter Island

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The statues of Easter Island have stood for over 800 years. See how climate change and rising seas are affecting them with HowStuffWorks.

What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?

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We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?

Giant Jellyfish Grow up to 8 Feet Wide With 60-foot Tentacles

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There are about 200 documented species of jellyfish pulsing their way through the world's waters. Most range from the size of your belly button to the size of a car tire.

The Cassowary Is the World's Most Dangerous Bird

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This exotic bird could seriously injure or kill a person or a dog in an instant with its deadly claws.

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