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What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?
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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."
5 Oils Good for Dry Skin
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Forget lotions â€" try oils for dry skin! From grapeseed to olive oil, we found five soothing oils that will treat dry skin.
Ridiculous History: Ancient India Beat Machiavelli to the Punch by 1,800 Years
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What is the Arthashastra? Learn more about the Arthashastra and Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Are kids happier than adults?
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From an adult's point of view, kids have it made, spending their days playing and goofing off, with no responsibilities to worry about. But are kids really jumping for joy more often than the rest of us?
Jane Goodall: A Global Face for Global Peace
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In her legendary 60-year career, Jane Goodall has made being an intrepid scientist, environmentalist, writer and teacher look easy.
CERN Wants to Build a Bigger, Badder Particle Collider
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The proposed collider would dwarf the existing Large Hadron Collider. But is the $22 billion price tag worth it?
Flying Squirrels Glow Hot Pink in UV Light
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HowStuffWorks checks out the science behind why squirrels glow pink under UV light.
How Fossils Work
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Fossils can tell us how life on Earth has evolved over time and also how the climate has changed. Find out what fossils are and how fossils formed.
The Titanosaur Family Was the Largest to Ever Roam Earth
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That's the titanosaur, one of the largest land animals to ever exist, dwarfing nearly everything around it. Roaming the planet during the Late Cretaceous period — approximately 100 million years ago — titanosaurs are part of a family of sauropod dinosaurs known for their massive size, long necks and incredible diversity.
7 Facts About Arcturus, the Red Giant Star
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Arcturus is 113 times brighter than our sun, even though it's only a little bigger. What else should we know about this red giant?