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Is the Liger a Real Animal or Just a 'Napoleon Dynamite' Gag?

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The liger is the offspring of a male lion (Panthera leo) and a female tiger (Panthera tigris). There is another type of lion-tiger hybrid called a tigon, which results from the breeding of a male tiger and a female lion. But ligers specifically have male lions as their fathers and female tigers (aka tigresses) as their mothers.

Do gold-plated radiation-protection stickers work?

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Do gold-plated radiation-protection stickers work? Find out more about gold-plated radiation-protection stickers at HowStuffWorks.

Will there ever be a "happy pill"?

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What constitutes happiness? Is it the absence of pain or an abundance of pleasure? It is simply a fortunate function of the brain? If it's the latter, then we should be able to manipulate it -- perhaps in the form of a "happy pill." It may surprise you, then, to learn that we already have one.

The Komodo Dragon Will Feast on Its Own Young

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Found only in Indonesia, the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) roams the rugged terrain of islands like Komodo Island and within Komodo National Park, a protected sanctuary for these unique reptiles.

The Marine Iguana Is The World's Only Seafaring Lizard

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The marine iguana is found only in the Galápagos Islands. From their sleek swimming skills underwater to their clumsy movements on land, they're perfectly adapted to their marine environment.

Huntsman Spider: Harmless to Humans Despite 12-in. Leg Span

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The huntsman spider is one of the fastest and most agile arachnids on the planet. The species is often confused with tarantulas because of the hairy bodies, but their distinguishing trait is their long, angular, crab-like legs that help them move forward and sideways quickly.

NXIVM Cult Allegations: Racketeering, Sex Trafficking and Fraud

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A racketeering conspiracy, sex cult allegations, financial crimes and fraud? Anyone familiar with the first season of the investigative podcast series "Escaping NXIVM" will know that all of these crimes were committed by one group that rose and fell within roughly two decadesm between 1998 and 2021.

9 Largest Octopus Species Lurking in the Deep Blue Sea

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Octopuses are cephalopods that have three hearts and eight arms that are covered with suckers. The largest octopus is the giant Pacific octopus. As its name suggests, the Giant Pacific Octopus lives in the North Pacific Ocean.

Most Mannequins Idealize Underweight, Unhealthy Bodies, Research Confirms

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How do mannequins measure up to real people, and what does that mean for body image? HowStuffWorks explains a new U.K. study.

Skunk Water: A Weapon That Uses Stench to Control Crowds

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Developed in Israel, this foul-smelling liquid has been used on Palestinian and Israeli protesters - and it's showing up in the United States.

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