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Some Anglerfish 'Permanently Mate' and Become a Single Being

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Most species of the rarely seen anglerfish live up to a mile beneath the ocean, where the females lure prey with a head-dangling hook appendage and permanently fuse with male suitors. It doesn't get much stranger than that.

Why Is Populism So Popular Again?

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Populism is a political philosophy that divides society by splitting it into two opposing factions: the people and the elite. So who benefits from that?

What Do Laughing Kookaburras Find So Funny?

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There's more to Australia's kookaburra than the cheery song you learned as a kid, but what is it that makes the kookaburra laugh?

Weevil Bug: How to Get Rid of This Pest

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A tiny critter with a snout, known as the weevil bug, may be crawling around your pantry. And if there's one, there could be thousands! But how do you get rid of weevils? Let's find out!

What Is Xanthan Gum, and Should You Stock It in Your Pantry?

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Xanthan gum is a flavorless food thickener that's been around for decades. Is it the pantry staple that's missing for your pantry?

6 Facts About the Lovely, Incredibly Destructive, Lionfish

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The showy lionfish is a stunning beauty. But this invasive species, which was released into the wild in the 1980s, is wreaking havoc on delicate reef ecosystems worldwide.

The Slow Loris Is a Cuddly-looking Primate With a Toxic Bite

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When threatened, the slow loris licks venom secreted from a gland under its arm. Licked and loaded, the loris is ready to poison an attacker with a bite.

Bison Roundup Evokes Images of the Wild West

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The annual bison roundup in South Dakota's Custer State Park is a spectacle full of cowboys, horses and of course wild buffalo, all set against the backdrop of the rolling Black Hills. It's also about as Americana as you can get.

What Makes a 'Killer' Lake Explode?

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Lakes seem like serene places to escape and enjoy peace and quiet. So you'd probably be surprised to learn that a lake can actually explode without warning. It's happened, with deadly consequences.

Why Data Encryption Remains a Really Complex Issue

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Is there a way to have encrypted devices and grant law enforcement access? HowStuffWorks explores the complicated issue.

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