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Ridiculous History: 150 Years Ago, Men Killed for the Eggs of These Birds
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What is the San Francisco Egg War? Learn more about the history of the Egg War in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'
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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?
Langurs Are Primates That Love to Monkey Around
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There are over 60 species of langur in the world, all of which eat a plant-based diet and most of which burp a lot.
Do Rhinos Really Stomp Out Fires?
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Do rhinoceros double as firefighters? That's the legend, at least. But is there any truth to it?
Do Hares and Rabbits Really Go Crazy in March?
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Rabbits and hares can be fluffy bundles of laziness or superbly rambunctious, but do they really go crazy in March?
Skunk Ape: A Swamp-dwelling Sasquatch in Florida
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If you've ever tromped through the steamy backwoods of Florida, you may have heard the squishy steps of something curious just beyond the trees.
Devon Island: The Icy Canadian Land That NASA Uses for Mars Research
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Devon Island looks like another planet, but it sits firmly on Earth in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This largest uninhabited island lies in Nunavut Canada, north of Baffin Island in the far north of Arctic Canada.
What State Has the Most Lakes in the U.S.?
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If you have ever wondered which state has the most lakes, the answer depends on how you count them. Some states contain millions of unnamed ponds and smaller bodies of freshwater, while others are famous for thousands of named lakes used for boating, fishing, and swimming. (Yes, thousands.)
What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood?
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What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood? How hard does a tree have to be to be considered hardwood?
Could a squid take down a submarine?
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Giant squid are powerful, enormous creatures that can stretch longer than a full-size school bus. Learn all about giant squid attacks.