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The Thorny Devil Collects Drinking Water Without Moving
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Australia's thorny devil, Moloch horridus, looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. You might not be surprised that it's also called the "devil lizard" or "mountain devil."
Trinitite: How the First Nuclear Bomb Turned Sand to Glass
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Sand turned to glass at White Sands Missile Range. What do we know today about the remnants of the world's first nuclear blast?
Can you really outrun a fire?
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Getting away from a fire on foot may not be as easy as you think. Can you really outrun a fire? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
What's Your Werewolf Name?
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If you grow sharp claws and hairy legs when a full moon is high in the sky, then you're probably a werewolf! But the transformation is not yet complete, because you'll need a new werewolf name to suit your personality!
Marmot vs. Groundhog Habitats and Hibernation Patterns
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Ah, the great marmot vs. groundhog distinction. These two burrowing, chubby members of the squirrel family that are often mistaken for the same animal.
Emu vs. Ostrich Size, Speed and Environment
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Two of the largest flightless birds on the planet may look similar but they typically live on different continents and have evolved unique adaptations for survival. How are your emu vs. ostrich identification skills?
Husky vs. Wolf: Look-alike Doesn't Mean Act-alike
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If you spot a Siberian husky trotting through the snow, you might think you're seeing a wolf. That husky vs. wolf confusion is a common, and while huskies and wolves share a common ancestor, they're very different animals.
7 Ugliest Bird Species: Evolutionary Qualities That Aren't So Pretty
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in the bird world, some species seem designed to challenge that idea. These contenders for ugliest bird species sport bald heads, bare skin, and off-putting features that serve real evolutionary purposes.
How Lunar Rovers Work
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Lunar rovers have increased our knowledge of the moon by letting us travel long distances. See what's next for lunar rovers and how they've changed.
10 of the Bloodiest Battles of World War II
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The war that began with German dictator Adolf Hitler's rise to power led to more than 50 million combatant and civilian deaths. Which 10 battles during the World War II were the costliest?