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The Glass Lizard, aka Glass Snake, Makes Its Tail Shatter
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Today, we’re diving into the world of the glass snake, more commonly known as a glass lizard. They aren’t actually snakes at all; they’re several species of legless lizard. That's right, glass lizards look an awful lot like snakes, but they have some key differences that set them apart.
Freshwater Snails: Helpful Carriers of Harmful Parasites
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You might think of snails as the little shelled creatures that you find crawling in your garden, or even as a delicacy of French cuisine, where they are called "escargot." But there are snails that live in the water, too, including marine snails in the tropical oceans and freshwater snails found across the world in ponds, lakes and rivers.
Tit-for-Tat Meaning, Origins and Implications
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"Tit-for-tat" is a common phrase that's all about fair play — or sometimes, not-so-fair retaliation. You've probably heard of doing something tit-for-tat when someone feels wronged. In that situation someone responds in kind, often giving back exactly what they got, good or bad.
10 Most Corrupt Countries in the World — As Far As We Know
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In order to measure the most corrupt countries in the world, it's important to first understand what makes a country corrupt. According to Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, corruption is "the abuse of entrusted power for private gain."
Tiger vs. Lion Comparisons in Size, Strength and Habitat
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When it comes to the kings of the jungle, the tiger and lion stand out as the most iconic big cats in the animal kingdom. These apex predators — Panthera tigris (tiger) and Panthera leo (lion) — often spark debates about their strength, speed and dominance.
Oprah for President? Five Reasons It Could Happen in 2020
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Oprah in 2020 might not be as far-fetched as it once seemed. HowStuffWorks explains why she could be the first female president in the U.S.
'Aleppo Moments': What Causes Our Brains to Freeze Under Pressure?
It happens to politicians, beauty queens and regular folks. Brain farts, that is. But, why?
The Upside of Anger: It's a Strong Emotion, But Not Always a Bad One
What's the difference between constructive and destructive anger? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
Why DNA Evidence Can Be Unreliable
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DNA found at a crime scene doesn't automatically mean the person matching it is guilty, say researchers of new forensics guide.
How Bulletproof Are Bulletproof Vests?
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Without question, they save lives - but they aren't 100 percent failsafe.