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The Science Behind Why We All Have Snot
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Believe it or snot, almost every living creature has some kind of mucus - because mucus does so many things. A study found mucus was so beneficial to mammals, it evolved independently in species.
12 Animals That Start With 'M': From Manatee to Muscovy Duck
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How many animal names start with an "M"? The animal kingdom has many incredible animals that start with "M," including mighty predators, gentle giants, the largest species of fish and common animals found in the northern hemisphere.
Skunk Ape: A Swamp-dwelling Sasquatch in Florida
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If you've ever tromped through the steamy backwoods of Florida, you may have heard the squishy steps of something curious just beyond the trees.
Can You Identify the Best Selling Cars in Canada?
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When you have to deal with icy winter roads, the 400 series highways and those morning line-ups at the local Timmies you need to make sure you're picking the right car. Can you guess which cars your fellow Canadians have been choosing? Take the quiz and see!
How Well Do You Know Your Dashboard Symbols?
If you've recently been behind the wheel, you know that vehicles have more dashboard lights than ever! Do you know them all?
How Many Calories Will the Tour de France Winner Burn?
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The winner of the Tour de France has to eat constantly to generate enough energy to complete all 21 stages of the grueling race. But just how many calories will the winner burn in the end?
How Juliane Koepcke Survived the Crash of LANSA Flight 508
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On Christmas Eve in 1971, a young woman's life changed forever when she found herself plummeting through the sky in the midst of a thunderstorm. That woman was Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a tragic plane crash in the Peruvian rainforest.
14 Wild Animals That Start With 'U' (Aside From the Utahraptor)
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Animal names are a simple way to categorize the diverse species of the animal kingdom. Animals that start with "U" can be some of the most fascinating in our planet's elaborate biological patchwork.
The Cougar Technically Isn't a 'Big Cat'
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The cougar, also known as Puma concolor, is one of the most adaptable and widespread cat species in the Americas. You can find this elusive predator, commonly referred to as a mountain lion or puma, across a vast range that extends from the southern tip of South America to the wilds of Canada.
What Is the Moon Made Of? Kaleidoscopic Map Sheds Light
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You're not the first person to ask, "What is the moon made of?" Scientists spent decades creating the Unified Geologic Map of the Moon to answer this and more.