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Mudlarkers Pull Historical Artifacts Out of Riverbank Muck

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Does searching through the mud of a riverbank for treasures of old sound like a fun way to spend a day? If so, you may just be a true mudlarker at heart.

Why the Corn Snake Is the Perfect Pet For Reptile Enthusiasts

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These modern rat snakes have an affinity for barns (and the rodents that live in them). But the myriad of colors makes them a reptile hobbyist's dream.

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?

10 Oldest Known Diseases

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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?

10 Plants Lost to History

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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.

Could You Dig a Tunnel Right Through the Center of Earth?

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Let's say you have a lunch date to make - and it's on the other side of the planet. Wouldn't it be convenient to pop down a hole through Earth's innards? But what would really happen if you did?

What are the best video games that were never made?

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The best video games never made is a debate because of the number of great ideas that routinely get canceled. Check out the best video games never made.

Can You Unscramble the Names of All 31 NHL Teams?

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Ready for a celly? Drop the puck on this scrambled NHL quiz and see if you can decipher the names of all 31 teams. Grab our "Avalanche" of clues and watch the "Stars" align to make you the "King" of hockey trivia!

Mysterious Marine Animal Pictures

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This gallery will introduce you to some of the mysterious animals that drift in the ocean. Jump in at HowStuffWorks.

Is there a psychological reason for people being mean on the Internet?

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We've all seen "flame wars" on the Internet. Maybe we've been the victims or the perpetrators, too. But what causes people to say things online that they would never say in person?

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