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The Charismatic Capybara Is Chiller Than Your Dog
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the enormous and charismatic rodent known as the capybara.
Feeling Hungry? Tired? Moody? Thank Your Hypothalamus
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The hypothalamus works with the pituitary to keep the body in homeostasis. HowStuffWorks checks out this tiny workhorse.
Can a Vision Board Really Affect Your Future?
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People often make vision boards at the start of the year. Some swear by vision boards for making their dreams come true. But is there any science to back that up?
The Right Glass Could Make Your Wine Taste Better
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How much does the shape of your wineglass really affect the taste of your favorite pinot noir? Probably more than you realize.
Power Loom: An Essential Industrial Revolution Invention
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The power loom was one of the most significant inventions of the Industrial Revolution. Learn more about the mechanized device that transformed the textile industry.
Poker Terms
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Poker is rapidly growing in popularity. Learn the meaning of the some of the most frequently used poker terms.
Box Jellyfish: World's Most Venomous Sea Creature
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Most jellyfish are more bothersome than threatening, but the box jellyfish is so poisonous you might not make it out of the water alive.
Lemmings Jumping Off Cliffs En Masse Is a Myth
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Lemmings don't commit mass suicide as is popularly believed, but they are aggressive and have even been known to charge larger predators.
The Largest Wildfire in World History Burned 15% of a Continent
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Wildfires have shaped landscapes, ecosystems and human history for centuries. Some of the deadliest wildfires have burned across millions of acres, leaving behind devastation and reshaping the way we manage fire-prone environments.
How Old Is Earth and How Did Scientists Figure It Out?
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In 1953, CalTech geochemist Clair Patterson came up with an estimate for Earth's age that still holds today.