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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.

It's a Small World, and It's Wiping Out Languages

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Thousands of languages are threatened with extinction. Learn more about vanishing languages at HowStuffWorks.

Why Are Popular TV Shows Splitting Seasons?

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Popular TV shows are splitting seasons into two short segments. HowStuffWorks looks at the phenomenon and why it's a growing trend.

Menstrual Leave: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

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More 3.5 billion women menstruate every month worldwide. Menstrual leave policies could help modernize our collective response to a natural biological occurrence.

Surrender Your Quarters: The Classic Arcade Games Quiz

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Arcade games were claiming millions of dollars in quarters long before the first home video game systems showed up on store shelves. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about these classic arcade games!

The Vietnam War Quiz

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The Vietnam War claimed millions of lives, spurred worldwide protests and forever changed the lives and government of Vietnamese citizens. Take our Vietnam War quiz to see how much you know about one of the most controversial conflicts in history.

The Infamous Cults Quiz

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Some cults promote harsh conservative judgment; some are more into free love and spaceships. Others are incredibly dangerous, harming their own members and innocent people. With this quiz, we'll see how much you really know about infamous cults.

What Is the Rarest Pokémon Card? And Is It Worth $5.2 Million?

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In 1996, the Pokémon trading card game launched in Japan, just months after the release of the Pokémon Red and Green games for Nintendo's Game Boy. Now, 28 years and 52.9 billion cards later, the Pokémon trading card game continues to captivate players and collectors alike.

The Tallest People in the World Share These Curious Qualities

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average height in the United States is 5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 meters) for adult men and 5 feet, 3.5 inches (1.61 meters) for adult women. But some people can reach heights upwards of 7 or 8 feet (2.1 to 2.4 meters)!

Poseidon: God of the Sea, Earthquakes and Horse Races

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Poseidon, god of the sea, was an integral figure in ancient Greek mythology. Although the name Poseidon means "lord of the earth," this powerful god mostly controlled the oceans and waterways. The Aegean Sea fell and rose by his hand, and sailors prayed for mercy during every nautical voyage.

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