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The Goblin Shark Has an Odd Secret Weapon: Its Oily Liver
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How did the goblin shark score its haunting name? It has something to do with the goblin shark's visage. Find out more about the goblin shark.
Why would someone fly an airplane into a hurricane?
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Flying airplanes into hurricanes sounds like a movie stunt, but it's a legitimate way of getting weather data. Read about flying airplanes into hurricanes.
How long can a camel go without water?
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Camels store water effectively and can easily handle harsh desert conditions. Learn why camels store water, and how long they can go without water.
Could a Platypus Poison Me?
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Platypus poison incapacitates competing male platypuses during mating season. Learn about platypus poison and other odd platypus features.
What's a shotgun house?
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A shotgun house is modestly built and constructed in very close proximity to other shotgun houses. Learn about the shotgun house and it's history.
Am I carrying my own twin?
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Are you carrying your own twin? Sometimes an early trimester death of a twin is absorbed by the other twin. See if you are carrying your own twin.
Why do old couples look alike?
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Many old couples tend to look like each other due to shared life experiences, according to a recent study. Learn more about why older couples look alike.
How Does a Hippo Make Its Own Sunscreen?
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Hippo sunscreen is actually the thick sweat that hippos produce to protect their skin from the sun. Learn why red hippo sunscreen is such powerful stuff.
Does light attract sharks?
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Light attracting sharks is a theory that suggests sharks are drawn by bright, shiny, yellow and light-colored objects. Learn about light and sharks.
Is it possible to fix a blown fuse with a chewing gum wrapper?
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If you could fix a fuse with only a stick of foil-wrapped gum, would you do it? Learn how to fix a fuse and why a gum wrapper may not be the best bet.