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Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat

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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.

The Tiny Fennec Fox Is All Ears

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HowStuffWorks gets to know the fennec fox, the smallest fox with the biggest ears.

How Much Do You Know About Botany?

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The science of plants is amazing in its complexity - and its simplicity as well! In this quiz, we'll discover some obvious and not so obvious facts about the plants that surround us on this beautiful planet! When you're done, you'll be inspired to start a garden, plants a tree or just stare at nature in a daze.

Can You Match the College to the State It's In?

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Princeton, Harvard and Vanderbilt rank among the greatest institutions of higher learning in the U.S., but do you know where these storied schools are located? Take our quiz to see if you can match the college to the state!

Ares: Greek God of War and Harbinger of Doom

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Many Greek gods and goddesses were associated with battle, but Ares was known as the one true Greek god of war (not to be confused with Kratos, the protagonist of the "God of War" video game franchise).

Why Do Liminal Spaces Feel So Unsettling, Yet So Familiar?

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Liminal spaces, like empty corridors or abandoned malls, can seem eerie and mysterious, yet compelling. Why do they have that effect on us?

What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?

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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."

Blue-ringed Octopus: Tiny, Deadly and Antisocial

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Looks can be deceiving. That's definitely true for the blue-ringed octopus. It's tiny, stunningly beautiful and looks harmless. Yet its venom could kill 26 men in minutes.

The Copperhead Snake Is Seldom Lethal But Always Venomous

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Though a copperhead will bite if disturbed, and it is venomous, its bite is rarely fatal.

Inside '300'

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Centuries after an army of 300 Spartan warriors held off 100,000 Persian invaders, the story has been realized on screen as '300.' Go behind the scenes.

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