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A Giant Tortoise Lives in the 'Galápagos of the Indian Ocean'

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By the time the oldest human dies, odds are there's a giant tortoise out there somewhere who'll live twice as long as they did. Hailing from the Indian Ocean and the Galapagos islands, giant tortoises have been one of the most durable and long-living species for centuries upon centuries.

No, That Grass Spider Isn't Dangerous

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The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and brush piles, where they lie in wait for prey.

450 Huge Geometrical Earthworks in the Amazon Hint at Past Civilizations

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Although the trenched enclosures were probably used to conduct rituals, they can tell us how the ancient indigenous people of the Amazon managed their forests.

We Need to Know Why the Female Bird Sings

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Female birds have their own song to sing. HowStuffWorks looks at the difference between male and female birdsong.

Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?

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Voting on a Tuesday in November has been a U.S. tradition since the 1840s, but the timing makes it difficult for many people to exercise their right to vote. What are states doing about it?