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How Do Stingrays Kill?
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World-famous "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, died on Sept. 5, 2006, in a shocking accident with a stingray. But stingray-related fatalities are almost unheard of, so what happened? Find out.
Aromatherapy: Eucalyptus
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Eucalyptus can be used in aromatherapy preparations to fight mental fatigue or to infections when applied to the skin. Learn about this essential oil.
5 Reasons You Should Grow a Butterfly Bush
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Providing a great backdrop for any sunny garden, the butterfly bush comes in many colors and attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees galore.
Utahraptor: The Salty Saga of a Killer Dinosaur
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Utahraptors lived around 135 million years ago in the late Cretaceous Period. So what does salt have to do with these massive dinosaurs whose fossils were first discovered in 1975?
12 Sunflowers Facts for Beginner Gardeners
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Sunflowers are incredibly tough and can be grown in almost any soil. Plus, it's hard not to smile when you see a field of these bright yellow rays.
How Magic Mushrooms Work
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Mushrooms - they're not just a pizza topping. This psychotropic fungus has guided many an adventurer on a trip. How do shrooms make their magic?
How To Get Rid of Armadillos
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You've noticed deep furrows in your backyard, and are wondering how to get rid of the armadillo in your backyard. Read this article and find out how to get rid of armadillos.
Wile E. Coyote Never Had a Chance Against Roadrunner
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The cartoon Roadrunner beep-beeped his way through the desert, outfoxing Wile E. Coyote every time, but the real bird can run up to 27 mph.
Pablo Escobar's Escaped Hippos Now Roam Wild in Colombia Rivers
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Hippos once owned by Pablo Escobar now haunt Colombian rivers after escaping from captivity. Learn more from HowStuffWorks.
'Mad Honey' Comes From Bees That Gather This Specific Nectar
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There's a peculiar type of honey, called mad honey, that contains a neurotoxin. In small doses, it can cause hallucinations, but in large amounts, the substance can be highly poisonous. Over the centuries, people have used it as a medicinal drug, a recreational drug and even a bioweapon.