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The Ultimate Fox Quiz
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Cunning as a fox, swift as a fox -- who hasn't heard these similes? Foxes are true to their reputations is acting both cunningly and swiftly when needed. They are found in many regions worldwide and are seen as both friend and foe. Take this quiz to learn more about the elusive fox.
Aksaray Malaklisi, aka Turkish Mastiff, Is for Dog Experts Only
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The sheer size of the Aksaray malaklisi turns heads. Colloquially known as the Turkish mastiff, this breed has roots in Turkey, where it is primarily a livestock guardian dog.
12 Friendliest Cat Breeds to Snuggle Up With
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Cats have gotten a reputation for not being friendly, especially when compared to those extroverted, tail-wagging dogs. But cats, especially many of the friendliest cat breeds, might just be misunderstood.
Ridiculous History: When People Thought They Were Made of Glass
From royalty to the layperson, the glass delusion was common in medieval Europe. Learn more about the glass delusion at HowStuffWorks Now.
Some People Are Smoking Scorpions to Get High
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It's strange but true: In parts of the world, some people are choosing to be stung by scorpions in order to get high. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Not Enough Calories in Human Body to Fully Explain Cannibalism, Study Finds
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Can the calorie count of a human body explain cannibalism? Learn more about nutritional and ritualistic cannibalism in this HowStuffWorks article.
Now You Have Another Reason to Neflix
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CordCutting.com estimates that watching Netflix will spare viewers from the more than six days' worth of ads they'd encounter on cable annually.
NASA Announces New Solar System Packed With Seven Planets
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NASA announces a discovery of seven nearby Earth-sized planets. Learn more about the TRAPPIST-1 planets in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Ridiculous History: The Great Moon Hoax of August 1835
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On Aug. 25, 1835, The New York Sun ran the first of several newspaper columns on the moon's geography, vegetation and humanoid inhabitants. There was just one problem.
Why Was the Mad Hatter Mad?
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The expression 'mad as a hatter' predates the Mad Hatter in 'Alice in Wonderland.' So, where did the term come from?