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How the Brown Tree Snake Wreaked Havoc on Guam's Birds
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Let’s talk about one slithery critter that's made quite a name for itself: the brown tree snake. These sneaky reptiles may look like your average snake, but they've caused a big stir in some unexpected places.
Which Sex and the City Star Are You?
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Do you like your money where you can see it, hanging in your closet? Or are you a tri-sexual in that you'll try anything once? Find out which Sex and the City star you are with this 15-question quiz!
How the La Brea Tar Pits Work
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A sculpted mammoth shows visitors to the La Brea Tar Pits what these ancient animals might have looked like, but the pits themselves have looked the same for thousands of years. How did they form, and what discoveries lie beneath the sticky surface?
5 Tips to Avoid Bringing Home Bed Bugs From Your Hotel Stay
With nightmare stories of infestations, the old adage, "don't let the bed bugs bite," went from a harmless rhyme to an actual warning overnight. If you're on the road, how do you protect your belongings from these roach-like parasites?
The Stonefish Hides in Plain Sight and Packs a Painful Sting
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The stonefish might look like just another rock on the ocean floor, but don't let that fool you; it holds the title of the most venomous fish in the world. If you're not careful, a step on this camouflaged critter could lead to some serious consequences.
How Death Masks Work
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The best photograph can't touch one. A death mask, in all its 3-D glory, is the last likeness of a loved one that a family can own. After all, it vividly preserves what some consider to be the very essence of a person -- the face.
How Power Grids Work
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Electrical power is a little bit like the air you breathe: You don't really think about it until it is missing. There are good reasons the power grid distribution system works the way it does, though it can lead to some big problems.
What Is a Group of Ants Called? Army vs. Colony vs. Swarm
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You wake up to find a bunch of ants moving like a tiny, six-legged army across your kitchen counter? You pick up the phone to call an exterminator, and while on hold you ask yourself, what is a group of ants called?
The Coachwhip Snake Is Nonvenomous but Not a Good Pet
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The coachwhip snake is one of the fastest and most agile reptiles you'll find slithering through the wilds of North America. With long, slender bodies and incredible speed, these snakes are often called whip snakes due to their whip-like appearance and swift movements.
What Happens If You Eat Moldy Bread?
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When it comes to eating certain questionable foods - like unrefrigerated potato salad - most of us know to stay far away. But what about moldy bread? If you cut the offending areas off, is it a risk worth taking or a ticking time bomb?