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Can a Black Widow Spider Kill You?
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Black widow spider venom can be deadly but how likely are you to be bitten? It might surprise you that these arachnids are on the shy side.
Owl Omen and Symbolism: Why Do Owls Fascinate Us?
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From ancient times until today, people have been captivated by these iconic, mysterious birds. What is it about owls that makes them the enduring subject of myth and superstition?
Test Your Skills With Our Construction Quiz
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How much do you know about the complicated business of creating a safe, comfortable and durable building? Test your savvy with our quiz -- no hard hat necessary!
How Pangaea Became 7 Separate Continents
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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.
Does a Pelican's Bill Hold More Than Its Belly Can?
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The pelican's bill is its most distinctive feature. But can a pelican bill hold as much food as its stomach can?
Why Do Lemurs Live Only in Madagascar?
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Lemurs live in Madagascar - and no other place on Earth. But long ago, they thrived all over the planet. Learn why lemurs live only in Madagascar.
'Everyone Says It So It Must Be True': The Pseudoscience Quiz
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We have an astonishing capacity to accept scientific-sounding concepts if we hear them repeatedly. Test your ability to differentiate between real science and fictitious "common knowledge."
Are Daddy Longlegs Truly Spiders? Setting the Record Straight
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That's right - daddy longlegs isn't an actual kind of spider, but a colloquial name that's been applied to a wide range of spiders and non-spiders, insects and non-insects.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Tree Knowledge Quiz?
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Trees aren't just idle objects in our world. They're living, breathing creatures that add tremendous value to human life, from shade, to lumber, to simple beauty and a lot more. What do you know about trees?
What Are the 10 Biggest Airports in the World?
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Ever sprinted through one of these behemoth airports desperate to make a flight? Here are the world's seven largest airports, not by passenger volume, but by sheer size alone.