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Is That Animal Sanctuary You Want to Visit Legit?

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Animal sanctuaries should provide animals with excellent care for the rest of their lives. But many don't. So how do you know if a sanctuary is legit?

The Slithering Serpent and 6 Other Secrets of Chichén Itzá

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The archeological site Chichén Itzá is one of Mexico's most popular tourist draws. Here are some things you may not know about this wonder.

What If the Amazon Rainforest Is Completely Destroyed?

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Climate change and industrial activity are wiping out large sections of the world's largest rainforest.

Is fast food addictive?

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Is fast food addictive? What's the science behind those cravings? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Why is scary music scary?

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You know it when you hear it: shrieking noises, dissonant chords, unexpected high notes. HowStuffWorks explains what makes scary music scary.

Hammerhead Worms Are Toxic, Invasive and Even Cannibalistic

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Hammerhead worms are toxic but not particularly dangerous - unless, of course, you eat too many of them.

Pluto Is Just One of Millions of Objects in the Kuiper Belt

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The Kuiper Belt is a ring around the sun that's home to millions of comets, moons, dwarf planets and other celestial objects. How did they get there?

How Deep Is the Ocean?

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The ocean is so deep, it puts the height of Mount Everest to shame.

Giganotosaurus Wasn't Just a 'Jurassic World' Creation

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Constantly compared to the Tyrannosaurus rex, the Giganotosaurus was one of a handful of dinosaurs that rivaled, or possibly exceeded, the creature in size.

Lemmings Jumping Off Cliffs En Masse Is a Myth

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Lemmings don't commit mass suicide as is popularly believed, but they are aggressive and have even been known to charge larger predators.

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