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Can You Identify All of These Company Mascots?
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Not every company has a mascot but the ones that do hold a special place in our hearts. They are often characters that we love and adore. Do you think you can name them all? Then you'll have to prove it by taking the quiz!
The Seahorse Diet Requires Stealth and Patience in the Wild
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When people picture marine predators, seahorses might not top the list. But make no mistake: The seahorse diet is all about stealth, patience and tiny snacks. These oddball fish have evolved a specialized way of eating that works perfectly with their unusual shape and behavior.
The Most Dangerous Snake in the World Has Competition
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The "most dangerous snake in the world" debate is entrenched in technicalities because there are so many species of dangerous snakes that have evolved with specialized weapons and deadly skills. These predators threaten small prey in the wild, as well as occasional unlucky humans who cross their paths.
How Krispy Kremes Work
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If you've ever tasted a Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut, you know there's something special to these melt-in-your-mouth treats. How do they make a doughnut that's crispy outside yet soft inside? Find out.
How Would You Do on Your O.W.L'S?
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You've reached your fifth year at Hogwarts, and the time has come to take your O.W.L'S. No pressure though, it just determines whether you can continue to study in each specialized subject within wizardry. Good luck!
The Sun Spider Is an Arachnid but Not an Actual Spider
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The sun spider is known for its great speed and powerful jaw. Oddly enough, sun spiders, which are also called wind scorpions or camel spiders, are neither spiders nor scorpions. They belong to the order Solifugae, a group of fast-moving, highly specialized arachnids.
Who Said It: Captain Kirk or Captain Picard?
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Many people have served as captain on the U.S.S. Enterprise. But out of all the captains in Starfleet, two hold a special place in our hearts: Captain James Tiberius Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Think you know who is who?
The Rainbow Snake Feasts on American Eels
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The rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma) - sometimes called an eel moccasin or red-lined snake - is a nonvenomous snake. It has vibrant coloration and a specialized diet. Humans rarely see rainbow snakes (despite their striking appearance) because they spend much of their lives hidden in aquatic habitats.
Inland Taipan: Most Venomous Snake in the World
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Today, we're diving into the world of the most venomous snake on the planet: the inland taipan. This slithery predator isn't just the most dangerous in terms of venom strength; it's also a highly specialized creature that has adapted to life in some of the harshest environments on Earth.
Which Charlie Brown Character Was It?
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The "Peanuts" gang filled our childhoods with joy. The running jokes - Lucy and the football, Snoopy and his Sopwith Camel, Charlie Brown's constant bad luck - never got old. How much do you remember about the cartoonist and characters who made "Peanuts" special?