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Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?

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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.

All About the Vaquita, the Most Endangered Marine Mammal

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The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Abundance estimates place the total vaquita population at about 10 individuals.

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.

Square Waves in Ocean Settings Are Rare But Dangerous

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Square waves also called Cross-sea waves may looks super cool. But you never want to get caught up in the grid-patterned waves they generate.

It Takes a DJ: Healthy Reef Sounds May Lure Fish to Damaged Reefs

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If it looks like a party is on, maybe they'll come back. Playing the sounds of a noisy, healthy coral reef can attract important fish species to devastated reef habitats.

Which "Family Guy" Character Are You?

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What the deuce? It's a quiz to match your personality with a character on "Family Guy." With this knowledge, victory is sure to be yours. Freakin' sweet!

The 'Straight Up' History of the Iconic Martini Glass

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You know the story behind the martini: James Bond always orders his "shaken, not stirred." But what's the story behind the classic glass it's always served in?

The Ghost Shark Thrives in Oceans More Than 2,000 Feet Deep

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Forget the bloodthirsty predators of summer blockbusters; the ghost shark is a real and seriously mysterious. You sure won’t find them lurking off a sunny beach.

What Do Crickets Eat? A Peek at Omnivorous Scavengers

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What do crickets eat? If you've ever heard these little insects chirping in grassy areas or dark places, you might have wondered what fuels their busy lives. It turns out these opportunistic feeders will munch on almost anything to stay healthy.

Tasselled Wobbegong Shark: A Goofy-looking Lurker

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With a name that sounds like it belongs in a storybook, the tasselled wobbegong shark is one of the ocean’s most fascinating ambush predators.

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