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Poinsettia: The Mexican Christmas Flower That Blooms in the Dark

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Poinsettia blooms in early winter and is popular around Christmas, but it's demanding and needs several hours of daily darkness to rebloom.

Humpback Whales Have Made an Amazing Comeback From Extinction

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Humpback whales can be as long as a city bus and weigh as much as two. They love to breach and water slap with their fins and tails, making them a perennial favorite for whale watchers.

Tiger Lilies Are Easy-to-grow Garden Showstoppers

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Tiger lilies have it all - they're edible, have healing properties and act as perfect pollinator magnets. They're also long-lasting, strikingly beautiful and super easy to grow.

Tanzanite Is Africa's Real Blue Diamond

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Tanzanite is so rare, it is sourced from just an 8-square-mile (20-square-kilometer) area in Tanzania. It was first discovered in the late 1960s and it burst onto the jewelry scene thanks to Tiffany & Co.

Why Did the T. Rex Have Such Puny Arms?

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Tyrannosaurus rex was a giant predator that roamed the earth, so why did it have such tiny arms?

Safe Hypermiling Techniques

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Hypermiling can be dangerous -- but there are a few safe techniques you can practice. Learn more about safe hypermiling techniques at HowStuffWorks.

Who invented the sleeper sofa?

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Ever wondered who invented the sleeper sofa? Check out the long, illustrious history of the sleep sofa invention.

The Ili Pika May Be the Most Adorable Endangered Species

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Imagine a creature that combines the cuteness of a teddy bear with the charm of a rabbit, all wrapped up in the size of a terrier. Meet the Ili pika (Ochotona iliensis), a rare animal that has made its home in the Tian Shan mountains of northwestern China.

Origins of the Fresno Nightcrawler, a Pants-shaped Cryptid

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First caught on camera in 2007, the Fresno Nightcrawler might be one of the most peculiar-looking cryptids to ever (allegedly) walk the Earth.

The Longest Breath Hold Was Longer Than a Sitcom Episode

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It's one of the easiest human feats to attempt but one of the hardest to persist at - because when the urge to breathe hits, it hits hard, and it can seem impossible to keep going.

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