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450 Huge Geometrical Earthworks in the Amazon Hint at Past Civilizations

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Although the trenched enclosures were probably used to conduct rituals, they can tell us how the ancient indigenous people of the Amazon managed their forests.

The Happiest Animal on Earth Is the Quokka

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It's small. It's cute. It's the happiest animal on Earth. The quokka earned the title of world's happiest animal because of its "smile."

How Greenwashing Works

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Greenwashing is an attempt to convince consumers that their business has a low impact on the environment. Learn more about greenwashing.

Each Year Spiders Eat Millions of Tons of Food More Than Humans

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Spiders not only eat more meat than humans every year, they also spend a lot of time getting eaten themselves.

Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop

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The Guano Islands Act of 1856 gave the U.S. the ability to claim islands full of bird droppings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

How Desert Animals Thrive in the Hottest Regions of the World

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Discover the fascinating world of desert animals. Explore their survival strategies and adaptations in harsh arid environments.

Congo Snake: Legendary Serpent or Common Python?

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The Congo snake, often shrouded in mystery and myth, has captured the imagination of people around the world, particularly with tales of a giant snake reportedly sighted by Belgian pilot Colonel Remy Van Lierde during a mission in the 1950s.

Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?

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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?

Lake Natron: Where Impossibly Salty Water Matches Flamingos

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With its vivid red waters and stunning surrounding terrain, Lake Natron is one of East Africa's most mesmerizing and otherworldly natural wonders.

Can You Score 27/35 on This Difficult Animal Quiz?

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People are strange, and so are animals! There are some that are really weird, and then there are those you consider as ordinary, yet they have their own brand of strangeness in ways you didn't know. See if you can detect these quirky animal kingdom facts in this difficult animal quiz!

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