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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.