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The World's Most Dangerous Bird and 9 Runners-up

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The most dangerous bird species are also some of the most beautiful. These seemingly innocent creatures can pack a punch — or peck — that you definitely want to avoid.

Who Made Fanta? Was It Really the Nazis' Favorite Soda?

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You probably know about Fanta, the brand of orange soda that's almost guaranteed to be on shelves somewhere in a 10-mile (16-km) radius of where you live. But you might not know that the question of who made Fanta has a shockingly shady answer.

Ridiculous History: The Emu War

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In this installment of ridiculous history, we see what happens when emus go up against farmers. Learn more about the emu war at HowStuffWorks Now.

Corporal Punishment Continues in U.S. Schools, Despite Its Ineffectiveness

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In the 2013-14 school year, 109,000 students faced corporal punishment. Learn about the use of spankings as discipline in school at HowStuffWorks Now.

How Has Interracial Marriage Been Treated Around the World?

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What's the state of interracial marriage in the United States and around the world? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

How 17 Equals 49.6: The Amazing Multiplying Women

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People consistently overestimate the female presence - in film, in the workplace, even on HowStuffWorks podcasts. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.

Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage

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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.

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.

Goodbye Columbus — Hello Indigenous Peoples Day

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More states are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. What's prompted the switch and how you do celebrate it?

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