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What Was the Fastest Pitch Ever? It Depends Who You Ask

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Aroldis Chapman holds the most records for the fastest pitch ever recorded, but adjusting old records for current standards adds a couple older contenders.

Toad vs. Frog: Differences in Anatomy, Habitat and More

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Being able to spot a toad vs. frog comes down to understanding their respective habitats. One amphibian is much more adapted to aquatic life.

Papuan Olive Python: New Guinea's Behemoth in the Rainforest

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Although New Guinea's Papuan olive python is nonvenomous, its color-changing camouflage and mighty constriction make it an excellent hunter.

Meet Palaeophis Colossaeus, the Largest Sea Snake of All Time

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If you like swimming in the ocean, you'll probably be glad to hear that Palaeophis colossaeus, a 40-foot sea snake, has been extinct for millions of years.

Hawk vs. Falcon: Spotting Differences Between Birds of Prey

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You spot a bird of prey, and your friend says it's a peregrine falcon but her partner says it's a hawk. Can you resolve the great hawk vs. falcon debate?

Meet Gigantophis garstini, an Enormous Prehistoric Snake

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Before the 2003 discovery of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, Gigantophis garstini was known as the largest snake to ever roam the Earth.

Amethystine Python: Australia's Largest Native Snake

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The highly adaptable amethystine python is a nocturnal predator that's able to make itself at home in tropical rainforest, mountains and other landscapes.

A Close Look at the Cuban Boa of Guantanamo Bay

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The Cuban boa finds shelter in trees and gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs. The oldest Cuban boa is over 30 years old.

Longest Field Goal: NFL Kickers Who Made History

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Nearly a dozen kickers have hit the 3rd and 4th farthest distances, but only one player has kicked the longest field goal in NFL history.

Chipmunk vs. Squirrel Sizes, Habitats and Characteristics

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Pinning down chipmunk vs. squirrel identification is trickier than you might expect. The differences between the species largely come down to size and habitat.

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