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The Amazing Mantis Shrimp Punches Its Prey, Plus More Colorful Facts
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These brightly colored crustaceans can smash aquarium glass or quickly cut through a human finger, so whatever you do, keep your distance.
Battle of the Best Sonar: 'Team Dolphin' vs. 'Team Bat'
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Do dolphins or bats have better sonar? That question has led to some playful ribbing among scientists. HowStuffWorks wanted to find out, too.
Is the Blobfish Unjustly Cast as the World's Ugliest Animal?
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The blobfish is actually pretty average looking in its normal habitat, but becomes a blob when it transitions from the pressure at depth to the water's surface.
Gigantic Undiscovered Cave Found in British Columbia
How, in today's world, could a cave this massive go undetected for so long?
Why Mockingbirds Mock
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What benefit does one bird get from copying another bird's calls?
Can synthetic foods be labeled 'organic'?
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Food labels can be tricky to understand. Find out if synthetic food can be labeled as organic at HowStuffWorks.
These Giants Are the 7 Tallest Trees in the World
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You can't find trees taller than these behemoths. But do you know which is the tallest tree in the world?
Earth's 20 Quadrillion Ants Outweigh All Wild Birds and Mammals, Combined
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Estimating ant numbers and mass provides an important baseline from which to monitor ant populations amid worrying environmental changes.
10 iPad Apps for Teaching Kids About Science
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There are several iPad apps that teach kids about science. Take a look at our list of 10 iPad apps for teaching kids about science to get started.
How Does the Herbicide Glyphosate (Roundup) Work?
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Roundup is the brand name for the chemical glyphosate, which is the most widely used weedkiller today. Some hail it, some hate it, but what does it really do?