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All About Adjectives: Examples, Types and Uses
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There are countless adjective examples in everyday language, but for simplicity's sake, most adjectives are one-word components that enhance or modify nouns. Any sentence may contain two or more adjectives, but the function of each adjective remains the same.
Diamondback Snake Would Rather Rattle Than Bite
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Diamondback snakes, particularly the western and eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, are some of the most iconic and recognizable venomous snakes in North America. Known for their distinctive diamond-shaped patterns and rattling tails, these snakes strike fear in many but play crucial roles in their ecosystems as both predators and prey.
The Thorny Devil Collects Drinking Water Without Moving
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Australia's thorny devil, Moloch horridus, looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. You might not be surprised that it's also called the "devil lizard" or "mountain devil."
Women Less Likely to Receive CPR in Public, Study Finds
Gender can affect whether a bystander performs CPR on the person in need. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Genetic Analysis Shakes Up Elephant Family Tree, Raising Conservation Issues
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HowStuffWorks looks at a new genetic analysis clarifying the evolutionary relationships between five modern and extinct elephant species.
Some Aphid Babies Are Born Already Pregnant
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Born pregnant? You bet. It's a survival instinct but could also explain how these garden pests spread like wildfire.
Running on Empty? How Bad Is It for Your Car?
How bad is it for your car to run on a nearly empty gas tank? HowStuffWorks takes a look under the hood.
How much does it cost to adopt a child?
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How much does it cost to adopt a child? Learn where adoption costs come from and how much to plan to save before adopting.
How do talk shows work?
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From highbrow content to more unrefined fare, talks shows have been on the tube for a while. Learn more about this television staple at HowStuffWorks.
What If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?
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Imagine going outside in the summer and not being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Yeah, no mosquitoes! Well, don't celebrate just yet, because a world with no mosquitoes might have a radically different food chain.