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The 5 Key Characteristics of Gothic Architecture
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Gothic architecture first appeared in France in the late Middle Ages. Some of the world's most stunning cathedrals were built using its key architectural elements.
The Life and Death of Timothy Treadwell, the 'Grizzly Man'
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For Timothy Treadwell, observing and protecting grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) was a way of life. Until one day Treadwell and his partner, Amie Huguenard, were eaten alive by the same bears they revered.
The Most Dangerous Wasp and 9 Other Stingers to Avoid
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When it comes to stinging insects, wasps are some of the most feared creatures out there. Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, most wasps can sting multiple times, injecting painful venom with each strike.
Can You Pass a 1980s Trivia Quiz?
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The '80s were an incredibly eventful decade of the 20th century. From wars to political standoffs to wacky cultural changes, the '80s had it all. Can you pass muster against our tough '80s quiz?
How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.
Could a fungus cause the extinction of bats?
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The world could be facing a possible bat extinction due to an odd plague. Learn how a possible bat extinction could drastically affect the ecosystem.
What Is a Lone Wolf?
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A lone wolf either purposely leaves a pack or accidentally gets separated. Learn how a wolf becomes a lone wolf, and how a lone wolf lives on its own.
Will putting people's hands in warm water really make them wet the bed?
Have you ever tried to make someone pee by sticking his hand in water? HowStuffWorks sees if the warm water bed-wetting trick has any truth to it.
Why Do We Have Leap Years?
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Leap years only come around once every four years. So, why are they so rare and who decided we need them anyway?
The Driest Place on Earth: Chile's Atacama Desert
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The Atacama Desert, situated in northern Chile, is not just any ordinary arid region. Spanning over 600 miles (965 km) along the Pacific Coast of South America, it is one of the most extreme landscapes on the planet. Thanks to certain oceanic conditions, there are areas that have received zero rainfall throughout recorded history, making the Atacama Desert the driest place on Earth.