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Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?

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A Japanese holdout may have been an obstinate threat in Allied eyes, but he was upholding the concept of bushido. Learn what inspired Japanese holdouts.

Can You Identify These Venomous Snakes?

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Knowing sequences of colors and patterns can help you tell the difference between dangerous and benign snakes. Your life may depend on it! Take this quiz to see if you can identify these venomous snakes from a single image.

Do jellyfish have the deadliest venom in the world?

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Jellyfish venom is one of the deadliest toxins on Earth. Learn how humans and other animals trigger jellyfish venom and what the cure is.

In the Mariana Trench, Animals Adapt in REALLY Weird Ways

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The Mariana Trench is the deepest place on Earth, and we're still in the dark about much of the life that calls it home. Here are just a few of the trench's eye-popping residents.

Is the Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre a Myth?

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During World War II, 1,000 Japanese soldiers retreated from fighting with the British into Ramree Island, Burma, where most were eaten by crocodiles. Or so the story goes. But what really happened?

Can You Match the NBA Team to Its Arena?

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Hoops arenas have storied histories formed by rivalries and epic performances by NBA players. How well do you know the NBA teams and their arenas? Grab a courtside seat for this quiz and see how many you can score!

How Smokejumpers Work

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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?

There Are More Animals That Start With 'X' Than You'd Expect

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Scientists have developed several methods for grouping different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there is arguably no better method for learning fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with X.

How Do Eels Reproduce?

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It's a slippery proposition, to be sure, but bees do it, birds do it and you can bet that eels do it too. The question is, how?

Tiny Houses Are Huge for Homeless

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Tiny houses are proving homes for people nationwide. HowStuffWorks goes inside the movement.

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