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Do jellyfish have the deadliest venom in the world?
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Jellyfish venom is one of the deadliest toxins on Earth. Learn how humans and other animals trigger jellyfish venom and what the cure is.
Hermit Crabs: Tiny Crustaceans Living in Nature's Mobile Homes
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Hermit crabs are easy to care for as pets if you provide them with all the essentials they need. And that includes shells for their growing bodies.
Can You Correctly Identify Every Country in Central and South America?
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Where does everyone want to go when the weather gets cold? Down south! It's time to head way down south through Central and South America, see if you know your Belize from your Brazil and your Dominica from your Dominican Republic. Take the quiz and see!
South Florida Is Overrun With Green Iguanas
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The green iguana isn't native to the Sunshine State. So how did this invasive lizard get there and become the state's menace to society?
The Most Expensive City in the U.S. and 9 Painfully Pricey Contenders
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What’s the most expensive city in the U.S.? The answer depends on how you calculate cost, but some major cities stand out for their soaring living costs, housing prices, and everyday expenses.
Can You Name These Countries With Mostly Red Flags?
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Red for valor. Red for bravery. Red for life, for passion, for blood and for honor. Sometimes red is even for luck. Countries all around the world use red in their flags, so how many do you think you can identify? Run this quiz up the flagpole and see who salutes!
How the Peace Corps Works
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The Peace Corps is a program that provides foreign aid to developing countries. Learn about the Peace Corps and find out how to become a Peace Corps volunteer.
Frostbite Basics
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Frostbite can strike even in everyday cold conditions. Learn why frostbite freezes body parts and how it can help save your life.
The Blue Whale Is One of the Loudest Animals on Earth
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Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. Despite their large size, blue whales manage to be fairly elusive, so there's a lot about them we don't know yet.
5 Polar Expeditions That Went Disastrously Wrong
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Hundreds of explorers tried to locate the Northwest Passage. Many of those attempts ended badly. HowStuffWorks looks at five.