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How the Green Berets Work
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John F. Kennedy called the green beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom" -- a nod to the most formidable arm of the U.S. military. The Green Berets, or Special Forces, are America's first line of defense around the world.
10 Countries With Perfect Climates
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A perfect climate means different things to different people. These 10 countries span the globe and offer a wide range of climates to satisfy any taste -- hot, cold or in-between.
How Gin Works
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In the 18th century, gin was considered as addictive as crack. Then it became part of a cure-all for tropical ailments. Learn more about gin's storied history.
African Rock Python: A Snake That Eats Crocodiles for Lunch
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The African rock python has a diet of large animals that include crocodiles and warthogs. Learn how this giant snake is capable of eating even larger prey.
Can You Finish the Lyrics to These Hit '80s British Songs?
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Are you familiar with '80s tunes from the English lot beyond the usual punk and pop? Well, let's take a trip down memory lane and test your musical knowledge with this quiz!
Can You Identify These Big Cats?
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There are plenty of different big cats found throughout the world, but how well do you know them? Take this quiz if you believe that you can correctly identify them all!
10 of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in the World
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It's hard to nail down the oldest city in the world. Some say it's Damascus, Syria, while others suggest it's Jericho, in the West Bank. So which is older?
What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?
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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.
10 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill You
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Mother Earth seems to have a love/hate thing going on with humans. While the planet we call home has all the essentials we need for life, it also has some nasty - and deadly - surprises.
Red Admiral Butterfly: Found All the Way from Europe to Hawaii
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If you've ever taken a springtime stroll through a park or garden, you might have seen a fast, darting flash of orange and black zip past your face. That bold little flier is likely the red admiral butterfly, a widespread member of the Vanessa genus.