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Why You Should Love the Much-maligned Magpie

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Magpies are much-maligned as harbingers of doom, thieves of shiny objects and songbird eggs, but they're smart, monogamous for life and actually hold funerals for one another.

Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'

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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.

Frances Kelsey Stopped Thalidomide in Its Tracks, and Changed the FDA Forever

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Frances Kelsey saved countless lives when she decided not to approve a drug for morning sickness in the 1960s. Her instinct was spot-on and has had lasting effects on FDA drug approval ever since.

6 Times a Single Vote Really Did Change an Election

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Has one vote ever made a difference to swing an election? Learn more about pivotal votes in this HowStuffWorks article.

Why Do Certain Experiences Give Us Goosebumps?

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Think of goosebumps as 'skin orgasms' that are caused by unexpected and pleasant experiences. You know you get them when you're cold, but what is going on in our brains that triggers them?

Differences Between Pet Training and Animal Conditioning

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People talk to their pets every day: offering praise when they're good, reassurance when they're confused and affection when they're cuddling. We also speak to animals when they misbehave. "Why did you do that?" someone might ask their dog. Or we might scold the cat - "Don't touch that!" - as we move a family heirloom across the room.

There Are More Animals That Start With 'X' Than You'd Expect

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Scientists have developed several methods for grouping different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there is arguably no better method for learning fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with X.

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