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Are Dingoes Dangerous (and Did One Really Eat a Baby)?

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These wily canines are probably best known because of the phrase 'a dingo ate my baby.' But did a dingo really eat a baby? And do they even attack humans?

What Really Happened to Yuri Gagarin, the First Man in Space?

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He stood just 5 feet, 2 inches. But Gagarin cast an enormously long shadow in space exploration, both for his achievements and his mysterious death.

Why Did Napoleon Lose the Battle of Waterloo?

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Lots of things contributed to Napoleon's loss at Waterloo - including bad weather, superior British defense tactics and perhaps a bad case of hemorrhoids.

The Serval Stands Tall and Jumps Like A Champion

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Servals have long legs and necks, which allow them to spot prey over the tall grasses of the savanna, but their huge ears give them their best weapon - an acute sense of hearing.

The Lyrid Meteor Shower Is Back — Here's What You Need to Know

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Every April, the Lyrid meteor shower fills the sky with shooting stars. Here's how to see them in 2023.

The Dreaded Bradford Pear Tree Smell Isn't Very Pear-Like

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Its blooms are lovely. But to many, the Bradford pear tree's smell and invasiveness are anything but.

Comfort Food: Guilty Pleasure?

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Comfort foods and guilty pleasures could be your downfall if you're dieting. Learn about comfort foods and guilty pleasures at HowStuffWorks.

The Tarantula Is Big and Hairy But Not So Scary

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Tarantulas are the largest spiders in the world and, believe it or not, some can live for up to 30 years.

Hiking el Caminito del Rey, Once the World's Most Dangerous Trail

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HowStuffWorks hikes El Caminito del Rey, a very dangerous hiking path in Spain that was closed to the public for 15 years after several deaths.

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