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Can You Recognize All of These Hoofed Animals?
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The world is full of ungulates, those hoofed creatures running around with their clip-cloppy hard-toed feet. How many do you think you can identify? Saddle up and let's see!
Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute?
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Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute? Learn about piranha feeding frenzies at HowStuffWorks.
Ever Driven Any of the 9 Longest Roads in the World?
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The U.S. has some of the longest highways in the world, but the nine longest are scattered all over the globe.
Freshwater Snails: Helpful Carriers of Harmful Parasites
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You might think of snails as the little shelled creatures that you find crawling in your garden, or even as a delicacy of French cuisine, where they are called "escargot." But there are snails that live in the water, too, including marine snails in the tropical oceans and freshwater snails found across the world in ponds, lakes and rivers.
Are You a Geography Guru?
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The world is a large and expansive place, with lots to know and discover. But just how much do you know about the lay of the land? Fancy yourself a geography guru? If so, take on our challenge to prove it.
Can You Identify These Ford Cars From the '80s?
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Strap in and speed toward the end of this quiz! Let's see if you've got what it takes to take on the ultimate '80s Ford quiz.
13 Examples of Good and Bad Manners Around the World
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What may elicit a thumbs up from Miss Manners in the U.S. may not elsewhere in the world. Learn 13 examples of good and bad manners around the world.
The Largest Rodent Weighs 150 lbs and Eats Its Own Feces
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When you think of rodents, you might think of tiny mice running through your cellar or the adorable hamster that was your 5th grade class pet.
The Manchineel, or 'Death Apple,' Is the World's Most Dangerous Tree
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Found along beaches and in the mangrove swamps of tropical climates, the fruit of the manchineel tree was called the 'little apple of death' by Spanish conquistadors.
The Most Beautiful Countries in the World, Sorted by Region
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Any avid traveler knows there are far too many gorgeous landscapes and jaw-dropping views to make one all-encompassing list of the most beautiful countries in the world. We're lucky to have such a diverse world, and beauty is subjective.