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The Wild History of the Texas Longhorn
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These impressive Texas longhorn has an illustrious past. HowStuffWorks looks at how they wound their way through America and settled in the heartland.
9 Brown Snake Species Hiding in a Leaf Pile Near You
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Brown snakes are some of the most common and diverse reptiles in the world. They come in a variety of sizes and levels of venomous potency, making them a group of wild snakes that's both interesting and important to study.
Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom
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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.
What Are the 7 Largest Countries in the World by Area?
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The seven largest countries in the world account for nearly half of the world's land area, but one is far larger than the rest. Do you know what the largest country is?
Ridiculous History: Ancient Armies Waged War With Hallucinogenic Honey
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What was the 'mad honey' used by Roman and Persian warriors? Learn more about hallucinogenic honey in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Atlantic Ocean Currents Weakening, Near Verge of Collapse, Study Says
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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, plays an essential role in regulating ocean temperatures, but it looks as if it may be collapsing. What happens next?
Can You Score 27/35 On This Difficult American History Quiz?
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American history can be both intriguing and complicated at the same time. How well do you know your American history? Take this difficult quiz and find out!
How the Vikings Worked
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The Vikings, we may think, were bloodthirsty pillagers in horned helmets. While Vikings did plunder, they also did great things -- and in different headgear.
No, That Grass Spider Isn't Dangerous
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The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and brush piles, where they lie in wait for prey.