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25 Animals That Start With 'N'
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With over 1.5 million different species living on our planet, there is no shortage of interesting ways to categorize them into groups. Most of the unique creatures on the following list are not closely related, except for the fact they are all animals that start with "n."
What Is the Longest Snake in the World? Meet the Top 9
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The Guinness World Record for the heaviest snake goes to the green anaconda, a massive creature that tips the scales at over 500 pounds - basically the snake equivalent of a grand piano. But when it comes to length, some ancient species stretch even longer than a school bus. These slithering giants are the ultimate combination of "long and strong."
10 Dirtiest Cities in the U.S. (L.A. Shockingly Isn't One of Them)
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Living in a city offers a lot of excitement and opportunity on a daily basis, but it also comes with some downsides like pollution, trash and health risks. So, which cities have it worst? LawnStarter did a deep dive on this very topic to uncover the dirtiest cities in the U.S.
Are hybrid cars more expensive to insure?
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Are hybrid cars more expensive to insure? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn if hybrid cars are more expensive to insure.
How does ATM skimming work?
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ATM skimming is on the rise. Find out how ATM skimming works in this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
Cash Bail Punishes Poor, But What's the Alternative?
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The U.S.'s cash bail system produces two different outcomes depending on how much money the defendant has. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Best, the Worst and the Weirdest College Mascots (and Why We Love Them)
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College sports just wouldn't be the same without mascots. HowStuffWorks looks at the history of mascots and what makes them so awesome.
Why is a movie's first week box office so important?
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If a movie is a mega-hit on opening weekend, it's destined to be a box office superstar. Find out why at HowStuffWorks.
Why Were So Many Prehistoric Animals So Big?
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A lot of prehistoric animals were massive, but do we really know why? And is there a larger animal roaming the planet today?
What's the Right Age: Drinking Coffee
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What's the right age for drinking coffee? Read about kids and caffeine and the right age to start drinking coffee.