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The Bull Snake Is All Bark and No (Venomous) Bite

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Bull snakes (Pituophis catenifer sayi), sometimes generalized as gopher snakes, are among the largest and most powerful nonvenomous snakes in North America. The heavy-bodied bull snake is often mistaken for a rattlesnake due to its size and defensive behaviors, but it's completely harmless to humans.

The African House Snake Will Love You for a Humid Home

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The African house snake is a small, nonvenomous snake native to southern Africa, often kept as pets due to its docile nature and ease of care. If you're into reptiles, you may have heard of them, but if not, you're in for a treat!

Golden Poison Dart Frog Eats Toxic Insects for Its Own Poison

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Let's talk about one of the most dazzling — and dangerous — creatures in the animal kingdom: the golden poison dart frog. These tiny amphibians have incredibly toxic skin, and it packs a serious punch.

The Wolf Spider Actively Hunts Prey Instead of Building Webs

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The wolf spider is one of the most impressive hunters in the arachnid family. Known for their speed, excellent vision and fascinating parenting habits, these spiders are a critical part of ecosystems around the world.

Blind People Do Go to the Movies. And Audio Description Helps.

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October is blindness awareness month. This HowStuffWorks Now article explains audio description, an accessibility technology for blind people.

If Hens Lay Eggs Anyway, Why Wouldn't Vegans Eat Them?

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What ethical decisions keep vegans from eating eggs? Learn more about veganism, vegetarianism and eggs in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

The Ancient Mayfly Briefly Lives Only to Reproduce and Die 

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Mayflies have the shortest adult life span of any animal, but swarms of them can still be seen on weather radar.

Still Haven't Tried Acai? You Should

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The acai berry hit the healthy culinary scene hard and for good reason. These berries are packed with nutrients and low in calories. So why haven't you tried them?

Embracing Ennui: How Boredom Can Be Good for You

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Everyone experiences boredom at some point and maybe even ennui, a chronic type of boredom. But surprisingly, ennui does have some benefits.

You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation

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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?

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