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What Is the Longest Living Animal? From Tortoises to Whales
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Jeanne Louise Calment, who lived to the ripe age of 122, witnessed incredible milestones in human history, from the unveiling of the Eiffel Tower to the advent of the internet. Her long life, spanning well over a century, is a testament to human resilience and longevity.
Humpback Whales Have Made an Amazing Comeback From Extinction
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Humpback whales can be as long as a city bus and weigh as much as two. They love to breach and water slap with their fins and tails, making them a perennial favorite for whale watchers.
Bootlace Worms Can Grow Longer Than Most Whales
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You might not think a worm could be longer than a whale, but allow us to introduce you to the bootlace worm, one of the longest animals on the planet. And, oh and it packs a potent toxin, too.
Caspian Sea: The World's Largest Lake (Yes, You Read That Right)
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One of Earth's most interesting natural features, the Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water on the planet, defying conventional classifications to be both a sea and a lake.
How War Dogs Work
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Was a dog really the first to encounter bin Laden? We may never know, but we do know that man's best friend has been serving in wars for centuries, getting soldiers smokes, sniffing out bombs and patrolling borders. Why do canines make such good soldiers?
Why No Fish Wants a Tongue-eating Parasitic Louse in its Mouth
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Cymothoa exigua will make you feel very glad you're not a fish.
Animal Classification: A Taxonomy for All Living Things
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The taxonomy that Carl Linnaeus introduced in "Systema Naturae" set the stage for a uniform animal classification system.
Is Bugs Bunny a Rabbit or a Hare?
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What exactly is Bugs Bunny? Learn about whether Bugs Bunny is a rabbit or a hare, and what the difference is, in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Will we learn to live without sleep?
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It's likely that humans will evolve to need more sleep. Find out if we will learn to live without sleep at HowStuffWorks.
How Do You Clean Up an Oil Spill?
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Oil spill cleanup is often done through containment and skimming the oil off the surface of the water. Learn about oil spill cleanup methods.