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The Bullet Ant's Sting Packs a Painful Punch
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A bullet ant's sting will hurt for a long time, but it probably won't kill you.
'Mad Honey' Comes From Bees That Gather This Specific Nectar
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There's a peculiar type of honey, called mad honey, that contains a neurotoxin. In small doses, it can cause hallucinations, but in large amounts, the substance can be highly poisonous. Over the centuries, people have used it as a medicinal drug, a recreational drug and even a bioweapon.
The Longest-living Dog Inspired a Wildly Popular Kids' Show
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Man's best buddy lives for 10 to 13 years, on average. But the longest-living dog more than doubled that time on Earth.
What Happened to the Von Erich Brothers?
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A pro wrestling family patriarch, Fritz Von Erich (real name: Jack Adkisson), and his wife, Doris, married young in 1950. A few years later, they welcomed their first son, Jack Jr., quickly followed by brothers Kevin, David, Kerry and Mike.
The Smartest Dinosaur (and 9 More Clever Prehistoric Reptiles)
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Which were the smartest dinosaurs? While we can't sit a Velociraptor down for an IQ test, scientists use fossil evidence like brain cavity size and body ratios to make educated guesses.
Bambino Cat: The Munchkin-Sphynx Hybrid Making Waves
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Think of a cat with a wrinkly, hairless body and short, stubby legs. Now picture it bouncing around like a curious little gremlin. That peculiar feline is the Bambino cat, a breed that's drawing both fans and critics for its one-of-a-kind looks and big personality.
How to Make Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead
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HowStuffWorks finds out how to make sugar skulls, an integral part of Day of the Dead festivities, as well as the history behind the skulls.
How Stealth Bombers Work
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There is some serious technology and ingenuity involved in making a 172-foot-wide, bomb-carrying aircraft "disappear." Find out how the B-2 bomber deals with enemy radar.
How Air Force One Works
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Air Force One is the most amazing private jet in the world -- a flying White House complete with a gym! Take a tour.
How Nurse Sharks Work
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Nurse sharks are mellow, sluggish sharks that hover above the ocean floor. See why nurse sharks don't have that much in common with great whites.