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Is Africa Splitting in Two? Really? Here's the Scoop

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The notion of Africa splitting has the attention scientists and geologists worldwide, as the Great Rift Valley stretches and tears at the Earth's crust.

The Grass Snake Will Play Dead and Make a Stink About It

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Grass snakes are nonvenomous reptiles with distinctive markings. This common snake plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by controlling amphibian populations and other prey.

What Did the Big Bang Sound Like?

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It wasn't quite as explosive as you might imagine. The guys from the podcast Part-Time Genius listen to the Big Bang and other strange sounds.

Why Fruit Flies Were the First Animals in Space

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The little flies have way more in common with us than you think. And it made them the perfect test animal to send to space.

Ridiculous History: Meet Simeon Ellerton, Noted Pedestrian & Rock Hound

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Simeon Ellerton walked all over the U.K. in the 18th century. On the way home he'd bring the materials to build himself a house.

Earth's Magnetic North Pole Has Rapidly Shifted in the Past 40 Years

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Prior to the mid-1990s, the magnetic north pole traveled at speeds of around 9 miles per year. Now, it's 34 miles annually. What accounts for the acceleration?

What Are Those Microchips That People Put in Their Dogs?

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A microchip is no bigger than a grain of rice, and veterinarians can implant the chips into all kinds of pets. Learn how pet microchipping works.

What's the difference between a mammoth and a mastodon?

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Mammoths and mastodons have a few significant differences. Learn more about the difference between the prehistoric animals at HowStuffWorks.

Why does pregnancy cause you to fart more?

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Pregnancy brings a wonderful glow -- and sometimes farting. Learn why pregnancy causes farting at HowStuffWorks.

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