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How the Brown Tree Snake Wreaked Havoc on Guam's Birds

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Let’s talk about one slithery critter that's made quite a name for itself: the brown tree snake. These sneaky reptiles may look like your average snake, but they've caused a big stir in some unexpected places.

The Bowhead Whale Survives Icy Waters and Killer Whale Attacks

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The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is found in the icy waters of the Arctic. These are the longest-living mammals; some bowhead whales live for over 200 years. That's older than many countries' independence!

Sand Is in Such High Demand, People Are Stealing Tons of It

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As the world becomes more urbanized, the demand for sand, a key ingredient of concrete, keeps growing. But there's only so much sand to go around.

The Ancient Element Bismuth Is the Pink in Today's Pepto-Bismol

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Bismuth is a naturally occurring element with many applications in our daily lives, but even more than that, it looks amazing when it cools!

The Rusty-spotted Cat Is a Teeny-tiny Wild Cat

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This wild cat is known as the 'hummingbird of the cat family' and could almost fit in the palm of your hand, but its diminutive size belies a ferocious personality.

Dik-dik: The Tiny Antelope With the Embarrassing Name

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The name dik-dik comes from the repetitive 'dik' sound the tiny female dik-dik makes when she feels threatened.

Did Mussolini Really Keep the Trains Running on Time?

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Mussolini's dictatorship was brutal, but supposedly efficient. Did he really improve the rail system?

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.

Cocktail Parties on a Budget

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Throwing cocktail parties on a budget shouldn't be a complete hassle. Learn all about cocktail parties on a budget.

The San Andreas Fault: Is the Big One Coming?

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The San Andreas is one of the most famous and closely watched fault lines in the world because of the fear that it is overdue for the next big quake.

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