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The Arabian Sand Boa Burrows in Sand to Ambush Prey
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The Arabian sand boa has mastered the art of living beneath the sand. Found slithering (or, more accurately, burrowing) across the Arabian Peninsula, its ability to stay nearly invisible — with just its eyes peeking above the sand — makes it one of the sneakiest hunters in the desert.
Lightning Bug vs. Firefly: Regional Names for the Same Species
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They glow in the dark, they flit through summer evenings, and they’ve filled countless childhood mason jars. But why do some people call the glimmering flyer a lightning bug vs. firefly?
Mammoth vs. Elephant: Same Family, Different Species
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It’s the ultimate throwback face-off: mammoth vs. elephant. These two giants share a lot of DNA, but their differences are buried in the fossil record and written across their anatomy. One is an extinct species, the other still roams Earth’s forests and savannas.
Ultimate Guide to Elmo
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Elmo, the furry red Muppet on 'Sesame Street,' is the most recognized children's character in the United States. Read this in-depth look at Elmo.
How Deep Brain Stimulation Works
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Deep brain stimulation delivers short pulses of electricity directly to your brain. Find out how deep brain stimulation works.
10 Scientific Words You're Probably Using Wrong
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If you have a theory that potato chips are making you fat (with the proof being your expanding waistline), you've just used two scientific terms in a very unscientific way.
10 Unconventional Uses for GPS
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The transformative power of GPS can be seen by its many offbeat uses. Here are 10 unconventional uses for GPS from HowStuffWorks.
5 Ideas for Doubling the World's Food Supply
With the world's population expanding and its arable land shrinking, how in the world are we going to have enough food to feed everyone? Here are five ways.
Do jobs that are more fun usually pay less money?
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Is it possible to make good money doing a job you truly love? Learn more about the correlation between fun and lucrative jobs at HowStuffWorks.
How the Deep Web Works
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Below the easily-searchable surface Web is more information than you can imagine. Find out what's going on in the deep Web.