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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.

Can owning a pet help you live longer?

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Research shows that owning a pet can help you live longer. Find out how pets can lower your blood pressure, prevent heart disease and save your life.

Why are fishermen superstitious of bananas?

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Fishing superstition says that bananas and suitcases are bad luck for boats. Learn where fishing superstitions came from and why they're still around.

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