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What is the oldest cold case ever solved?
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Cold cases can be unsolved for decades. Learn about the oldest cold case ever solved at HowStuffWorks.
Why are otters playful?
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Playful otters often wrestle, slide and play with their food. Learn how otters are playful and use fun and games as ways to improve their survival tactics.
The Tortoiseshell Cat, aka Tortie, Is Brimming With Personality
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Tortoiseshell cats, often called "torties," are the rebels of the feline world. With their swirls of orange and black, they’ve inspired myths, memes, and plenty of admiration from cat lovers. But there's more to a tortoiseshell cat than just striking looks.
Mushroom Burial Suit Creates Life After Death
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The Mushroom Burial Suit is designed to give our dead bodies new life by breaking them down and nourishing the soil.
10 Eponymous Discoveries (and the People Who Made Them)
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Ah, the pride of leaving your name on a discovery as a lasting legacy of your time here on Earth. As the 10 discoveries on this list demonstrate, you probably won't get to revel in that pride while you're still alive.
Petrichor: What Causes the Earthy Smell After Rain?
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There's often a strong, quite pleasant, smell right after a rain shower. What accounts for petrichor, the 'smell of rain'?
Why Snakebite Antivenom Is So Astronomically Expensive
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In the United States, a single vial of snakebite antivenom can cost thousands of dollars. HowStuffWorks looks at the reasons behind the high price.
How Bee Sting Therapy Works
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Venom has been used therapeutically since ancient times. Find out more about bee sting therapy from HowStuffWorks.
How much fluoride is too much?
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How much fluoride is too much? Find out why there is so much debate about this ubiquitous substance -- and how much fluoride is too much.
How Animal Imprinting Works
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Animal imprinting concerns how some species of animals learn during a short period immediately after birth. Learn more about animal imprinting.