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Uncovering Lake Vostok, Hidden Under 2 Miles of Antarctic Ice

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Deep underneath Antarctica, there lies a hidden lake. Roughly the size of North America's Lake Ontario, the buried landmark has inspired curiosity and controversy for decades.

A Look at Spanish-speaking Countries and Regional Dialects

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Like English, Spanish is a global language with nearly 600 million Spanish speakers worldwide. There are many Spanish-speaking countries, from the 21 nations with Spanish as their official language, to other countries with significant populations of people who speak Spanish as their native language or as a second language.

What's the Largest Land Animal That Ever Existed on Earth?

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Just how big do animals come? Dive backward through time and the fossil record in search of the most colossal member of kingdom Animalia.

If a giraffe's neck only has seven vertebrae, how is it so flexible?

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A good portion of a giraffe's height comes from its statuesque neck. But how do these lanky creatures get their necks in such pretzel-like positions?

How to Start a Tree Service

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You'd like to start a tree service, but are not sure how. Once you've read this article about how to start a tree service, you'll be ready to go.

How Does a Forest Fire Benefit Living Things?

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Forest-fire prevention has been a touchstone of American consciousness since the creation of Smokey the Bear in the 1940s. But now, environmental experts believe that some amount of fire is good for the forest too.

9 Extinct Exotic Sea Creatures

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A stunning array of strange and ferocious aquatic beasts patrolled Earth's waters long before they became the stuff of legends and "Jurassic Park" movies. One could eat a great white shark in one gulp.

10 Myths About Spiders

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We think we know all about spiders - they spin webs to trap prey; if they bite you, you might die. And if you find one in your house, you should set it free. But what if all these beliefs are a web of lies?

10 Surprising Things Animals Do With Their Babies

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Animals have some fascinating ways to rear offspring, and some of those practices prove shocking. Learn more about animal parenting at HowStuffWorks.

Duck-Billed Platypus

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How much do you know about the duck-billed platypus? Learn about the duck-billed platypus at HowStuffWorks.

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