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Foo Dog: A Mythical Mix of Lion and Chow Chow
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Walk past the gates of a Chinese temple or palace, and you’re likely to spot a pair of stone statues that look like lions with a twist. These majestic sculptures aren't just decorative; they're symbols of protection and prosperity known as foo dog statues.
10 'Ugliest' Monkey Species: Unconventional Beauty in Primates
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Some monkeys win the genetic lottery. Others? Not so much. The ugliest monkey isn't a single species—it's a whole gallery of primates that make you do a double take, then wonder if evolution was playing a prank.
Top 10 Myths About the Brain
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You only use 10 percent of that big, wrinkled mass of smarts -- unless you listen to Mozart. At least, that's what we've heard about the brain. But how many common brain beliefs are just plain wrong?
10 Reasons Not to Go to the ER
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Wondering if your health emergency requires an emergency room visit? See 10 reasons not to go to the ER to find out.
Evolution by Natural Selection: Examples and Effects of Adaptation
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Natural selection is the idea that organisms that are best suited to survive pass their traits down. Is it true that only the strong survive?
10 Mythical American Monsters
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Very tall, hairy, glowing eyes - that seems to be the go-to description for a lot of mythical monsters out there, especially in America. Here are 10 to keep an eye out for.
The Ultimate Serial Killer Quiz
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The topic of murder stirs up fear in almost any context, and serial killing tends to multiply that fear to the nth degree. Test your knowledge with this serial killer quiz.
Saber-tooth Kittens Were Big-boned
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Researchers discovered that everyone's favorite prehistoric cat had some seriously big bones - even as a youngster.
Brush Up on Parseltongue to Greet the New Salazar Slytherin Snake
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A new species of green pit viper found in India has been named after the founder of Harry Potter's Slytherin house.
Vincent van Goat and Friends Help Vanquish Western Wildfires
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Goats are being used to create firebreaks as part of today's wildfire fighting arsenal. HowStuffWorks takes a look.