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How Is a 19th-century Obscenity Law Being Used to Ban the Abortion Pill?
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The Comstock Act is suddenly in the public spotlight, and has become the newest weapon in the fight against legal abortion in the U.S.
Who Invented the Assembly Line?
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The assembly line didn't kick off with Henry Ford and the Model T, but Ford played a big role in changing the landscape of manufacturing forever.
What Do the Numbers on Those Tiny Produce Stickers Tell Us?
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When you buy most fruits and vegetables in a supermarket, you might see that they're individually tagged with a sticker and a bar code. There's a lot of information in that four-digit code!
Lemmings Jumping Off Cliffs En Masse Is a Myth
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Lemmings don't commit mass suicide as is popularly believed, but they are aggressive and have even been known to charge larger predators.
Cloaca: The Single Opening in Animals, Plus Human Implications
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A cloaca is a single bodily opening in many animals for excretion and reproduction. In rare human cases, failure to separate during development leads to complications.
Blue Crab: A Savory Beauty and Maryland Staple
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The blue crab is one of the most recognizable crustaceans in the coastal waters of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Found in the Chesapeake Bay, the blue crab plays a crucial role in marine science and fisheries.
10 'Ugliest' Monkey Species: Unconventional Beauty in Primates
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Some monkeys win the genetic lottery. Others? Not so much. The ugliest monkey isn't a single species—it's a whole gallery of primates that make you do a double take, then wonder if evolution was playing a prank.
How Ejection Seats Work
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When a military aircraft is in trouble, the pilot may have to eject to save his life. Find out how this crucial escape system separates pilot from plane.
How Philanthropy Works
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Philanthropy is a way of helping others in need. Learn about philanthropy, how to find a legitimate charity and receive tax deductions through philanthropy.
How are shark pups born?
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Shark pups can be born three different ways: live birth, hatching from an egg and a combination of both. Read more about shark pups and their birth.