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The Manchineel, or 'Death Apple,' Is the World's Most Dangerous Tree
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Found along beaches and in the mangrove swamps of tropical climates, the fruit of the manchineel tree was called the 'little apple of death' by Spanish conquistadors.
Don't Let Travel Impact Your Pooping Routine
HowStuffWorks looks at the issue of staying regular when traveling.
Do dire wolves exist?
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A person encountering a dire wolf will likely end up in dire straits, but do they have grounding in reality? Learn about dire wolves at HowStuffWorks.
How does the Farmers' Almanac predict weather?
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It sure would be handy to know what the weather is going to be like for the next year. Unfortunately, there's just one problem: Weather is notoriously difficult to predict. So is the Farmers' Almanac accurate, or is it just blowing hot air?
Are some facial expressions universal across cultures?
Facial expressions can be tough enough, but what happens when you add cultural differences into the mix? Find out if universal facial expressions exist.
Munchkin Cats: The Wiener Dogs of the Feline World
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Munchkin cats were officially introduced to the world in 1991, though they've been around for decades. HowStuffWorks gets to know these feline cuties.
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.
Are You Being Taken for Granted in Your Relationship?
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While it's nearly always lovely to be coupled up, being in a relationship where your partner doesn't appreciate you can be worse than not being in one at all. Take this quiz to find out if that's where you're headed!
Rhombus Properties and Perimeter Formula
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A rhombus is a parallelogram shape with two pairs of parallel sides and four equal sides. These four sides of equal length also define the rhombus as an equilateral quadrilateral. Etymologically, the name of this shape stems from the Greek word "rhombos," which roughly translates to "spinning top."
BMW Introduces Concept Cars That Change Color With the Push of a Button
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Do you get easily bored with things like the color of your car? BMW is introducing a couple of concept cars that literally change color at your whim.