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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.
Food Fermentation: How Microorganisms Make Food Delicious
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Our ancestors survived long winters because of fermented foods, but what health benefits do they have for modern humans?
How did language evolve?
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Let's assume that long ago Homo sapiens communicated by grunting at one another. How and when did all those grunting sounds evolve into a verb tenses, clauses and proper nouns?
The Dumbo Octopus Is a Deep Sea Ballerina
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Deep in the ocean, living in eternal darkness, is the dumbo octopus (of the genus Grimpoteuthis), a creature that few humans have seen face-to-face. When someone is lucky enough to spot one, they're often captivated by its charms.
The Mysterious Skeletons in Ben Franklin's Basement
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Human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home. Lots of human bones. Was one of America's most venerated Founding Fathers a criminal of the worst kind?
What's the Difference Between Agnosticism and Atheism?
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HowStuffWorks finds out what agnostics believe and how they differ from atheists.
Botflies Are Nasty Parasites That Get Under Your Skin
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If you've never seen a botfly, it looks rather harmless. Until it lays its eggs inside a living host. HowStuffWorks talks about when things get gross.
Bootlace Worms Can Grow Longer Than Most Whales
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You might not think a worm could be longer than a whale, but allow us to introduce you to the bootlace worm, one of the longest animals on the planet. And, oh and it packs a potent toxin, too.
Piranha: Fish With a Vicious Reputation and Mixed Diet
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Piranhas are some of the most feared fish in the world, but is their reputation for ferocity a bit overblown?
How Charles Darwin Worked
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How did Charles Darwin develop the idea of natural selection? And how did Charles Darwin and "The Origin of Species" change our thinking and our world?