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Chernobyl's Elephant's Foot Is a Toxic Mass of Corium
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The lava-like material that formed after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a deadly example of corium, a hazardous material created only after core meltdowns. Five minutes next to it can kill a human.
Utahraptor: The Salty Saga of a Killer Dinosaur
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Utahraptors lived around 135 million years ago in the late Cretaceous Period. So what does salt have to do with these massive dinosaurs whose fossils were first discovered in 1975?
Kit Cars Put You in the Driver's Seat of the Hottest Cars in the World
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Kits cars are custom-made enthusiast vehicles that often take the shape of classic sports cars. Many can be assembled at home, while others can be bought pre-built from dealers at higher price points.
Modern Armored Warfare: The Tanks Quiz
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If you're heading into battle, there are worse places to be than behind five inches of steel with a massive gun on a turret to discourage your enemies. See how much you know about armored warfare with this quiz on tanks from WWI to the present day.
Coyotes: The 'Song Dogs' of North America
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The coyote inhabits most areas of North America. HowStuffWorks gets to know the 'song dog.'
What if a Child Eats Fluoride Toothpaste?
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What if your child eats fluoride toothpaste? Learn more in this article from Discovery Fit & Health.
How was the construction of the World Trade Center unique?
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The World Trade Center employed several new approaches to skyscraper construction. From slurry walls to sky lobbies to "tube within a tube" design features, what made this project distinctive from an architectural engineering standpoint?
Green Anaconda: Meet the Heaviest Snake in the World
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The green anaconda hunts both in water and on dry land, which is even scarier when you realize the snake is capable of eating prey larger than its own body.
The Yellow Anaconda Can Form Days-long 'Breeding Balls'
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The yellow anaconda isn't the only snake species to form breeding balls for mating privileges, but it will engage in the ritual for several hours or even days.
Meet Palaeophis Colossaeus, the Largest Sea Snake of All Time
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If you like swimming in the ocean, you'll probably be glad to hear that Palaeophis colossaeus, a 40-foot sea snake, has been extinct for millions of years.