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Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic

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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.

Panther vs. Cougar: Different Names for the Same Cat

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If you're all twisted up about the difference between a panther and a cougar, you're not alone. In fact, panther vs. cougar confusion is a classic case of regional naming rather than two distinct animals.

Does cheating run in the family?

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Does cheating run in the family? Read about the possible links between genetics and infidelity at HowStuffWorks.

Paul Berg

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Berg, Paul (1926-), an American biochemist and molecular biologist, has been at the forefront of genetic engineering, both as an inventor of a pioneering procedure and as an advocate concerned about the risks of genetic research.

Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes?

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Whether you think zebra stripes are black or white, you can't deny they make a fashion statement. Learn how zebra stripes form and what color they are.

'Avengers: Endgame' and the Science of the Marvel Universe

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HowStuffWorks talks to Sebastian Alvarado, scientist and author of a book on the science of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

1 Billion People May Become Climate Refugees By 2050

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Climate refugees are people who have been forced to leave their homes due to an environmental disruption. Learn how the U.N. defines climate refugees.

The Mountain Chicken Is Actually an Endangered Frog

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The mountain chicken is not a bird at all. It is a critically endangered frog known formally as Leptodactylus fallax, once one of the largest frogs in the world. Today this amphibian species survives on just two islands in the Caribbean: Montserrat and Dominica.

Can you really fight fire with fire?

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How to fight fire with fire is explained in this article. Learn about fighting fire with fire.

Times Science Fiction Movies Accurately Predicted Future Technology

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Considering 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future, people love to dissect what futuristic technology the movie got right and what has yet to come true. While we don't ride on hoverboards or own self-tying sneakers, the franchise got a few things right, such as the growing use of holograms and wearable [...] The post Times Science Fiction Movies Accurately Predicted Future Technology appeared first on Goliath.

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