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No, That Grass Spider Isn't Dangerous
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The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and brush piles, where they lie in wait for prey.
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.
The World Cries as 'Oppy' Dies
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NASA's Mars rover Opportunity's last words were: "My battery is low and it's getting dark."
How many MOOC students finish their courses?
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Massive open online courses are extremely popular nowadays. Learn how many MOOC students finish their courses at HowStuffWorks.
Rare Asteroid Discovered With Fastest Orbit Around the Sun
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Researchers at the Zwicky Transient Facility have found an asteroid in Earth's orbit. And this one has the shortest year yet. HowStuffWorks explains.
Nematodes: Do We Still Need to Worry About Roundworms and Bare Feet?
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When you were a kid, your mom probably told you not to go around barefoot because you could get worms. But are nematodes still a problem today?
How Much Do You Know About Ceramics?
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Ceramics have been around for most of human history, but there's much about it that you probably don't know. In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of all things ceramic. By the end, you'll be ready to reenact that hot scene from the movie "Ghost"!
Are You on the Road to Obesity?
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Since the average newborn is around 7.7lbs, no one is born obese. Whether you wind up there is a combination of factors: gut biology, disease, medication, diet, and exercise. If you're worried that you're piling on the pounds, take this quiz to assess where your current road leads.
What Is a Cosmic Cow?
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Astronomers at HaleakalÄ Observatory in Hawaii noted a bright X-ray emission in 2018, which persisted for three weeks and glowed ten times more brightly than previously studied supernovas, but are just now beginning to understand it.
The Coatimundi Is Cute But Doesn't Make a Good Pet
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You don't want an animal living in your house that's smarter than a raccoon and never rests.