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Birds Fly, Right? Meet 7 That Totally Can't
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There are 126 species of birds that don't have the ability to fly, for various evolutionary reasons. Let's meet seven of them.
Butter Coffee: Fad or 'Bulletproof' Breakfast?
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Never heard of stirring butter into your coffee? Yep, it's a thing, and there might even be some good reasons to try it.
What's the Dill? The History of the Pickle
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People have been pickling cucumbers since the time of Cleopatra. Why the cucumber and why is the pickle always served with your deli sandwich?
Sailfish Are Super-fast, Stunning and Smart Ocean Predators
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Sailfish are the fastest known animal in the ocean. Just how fast? As fast as a cheetah. That's how fast.
The Long Strange History of License Plates in the U.S.
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When license plates were first introduced in the U.S. in 1901, you had to make your own. Nowadays, prisoners make them for you. Yes, it's true.
If a giraffe's neck only has seven vertebrae, how is it so flexible?
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A good portion of a giraffe's height comes from its statuesque neck. But how do these lanky creatures get their necks in such pretzel-like positions?
Chances Are You'll Never See a Pine Marten in the Wild
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Pine martens are elusive and love to stay hidden in deep forests, but with strong claws, they are great climbers and hunters.
Panther vs. Jaguar: Kind of Like Saying 'Apple vs. Granny Smith'
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When it comes to big cats, few comparisons get more attention than the showdown of panther vs. jaguar. These animals are powerful, stealthy and mysterious members of the animal kingdom. But are they actually separate species, or is the difference only fur-deep?
How Air Brakes Work
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Air brakes aim to stop trucks, trains and buses from crashing. Learn why air brakes, not hydraulic brakes, slow these modes of transportation down.
Understanding Panic Attacks
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A panic attack can strike from out of nowhere and be terrifying to the person who experiences the panic attack. What causes a panic attack?