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Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
Tarantula Hawks Are Neither Tarantulas nor Hawks
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the tarantula hawk wasp, which has a powerful sting and lays its eggs on the abdomen of the tarantula.
Rhodium: Earth's Rarest and Most Expensive Precious Metal
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Discovered in the early 1800s from a chunk of smuggled platinum ore, rhodium is the most valuable precious metal on the planet today, used mainly for keeping car emissions in check.
Rarest Animals in the World: 10 Critically Endangered Species
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The 10 rarest animals in the world are still found in the wild but are dangerously close to becoming extinct.
Can You Identify the Tree From Its Bark?
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From busy cities to lush jungles, from tall mountains to blistering deserts, trees can be found everywhere. Get ready to put your knowledge of trees to the ultimate test with this tree bark quiz!
79 Riddles for Kids (With Answers)
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Riddles for kids are more than just a fun way to pass the time; they're a great tool for building critical thinking skills. By solving riddles and word puzzles, children learn to think creatively, explore words with multiple meanings and approach problems from different angles.
There Are Over 800 Official Pokemon — We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name 40!
Sure, you know that the goal of Pokemon is to "catch 'em all," but can you name them all? Take this quiz to see if you're a true Pokemon fan! Only a Master will succeed!
How Chinese Traditions Work
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Many Chinese traditions go back for hundreds or thousands of years. Find out about Chinese traditions at HowStuffWorks.
10 Times It Has Rained Something Other Than Water
Frogs! Fish! Birds! A surprising number of things have rained down from the sky besides water. But how?
10 Venomous Creatures in Your Backyard
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You don't have to live in some exotic, tropical environment to find a venomous critter. They live all over the world, and some may be closer than you think.