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Pangolin: The Endangered Species With a Misleading Nickname
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This "scaly anteater" is one of the most trafficked mammals in the world. Learn more about the pangolin, from its diet to illegal trade and what's being done to protect pangolin species today.
Diamondback Snake Would Rather Rattle Than Bite
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Diamondback snakes, particularly the western and eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, are some of the most iconic and recognizable venomous snakes in North America. Known for their distinctive diamond-shaped patterns and rattling tails, these snakes strike fear in many but play crucial roles in their ecosystems as both predators and prey.
Hillsborough Tragedy: A British Football Match Gone Wrong
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The Hillsborough tragedy is one of the darkest chapters in British sporting history. On April 15, 1989, 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. What began as an exciting day for fans turned into a catastrophic event that would forever change football and its approach to safety.
5 Ways to Celebrate National Bologna Day
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How does one celebrate National Bologna Day? Learn more about the processed meat and its (un)official day in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What If You Drank Embalming Fluid?
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Feel like drinking a nice, big glass of embalming fluid? We didn't think so. But what would happen if a living person poured into his or her body something meant for the insides of the dead? Nothing good.
Test Your Knowledge of Presidential Campaign Slogans
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Take our HowStuffWorks quiz on victorious presidential campaign slogans to find what worked.
Which "Fruits Basket" Character Are You?
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Turning into an animal of the Chinese zodiac isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's even harder if no one knows about it! Ready to find out if you're a Sohma or if you're Tohru? Find out by answering these questions!
The Strongest Tornado Ever, by Wind Speed, Size and Damage
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These spinning columns of air are some of the most violent storms on Earth, capable of tearing apart entire towns in seconds. The most powerful winds ever recorded have been associated with intense tornadoes, making them one of nature's most destructive forces.
What's the Hardest Math Problem in the World? Try These 9
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Mathematics is filled with complex challenges, but the hardest math problem in the world isn’t just a difficult question on a school test: It’s one that defies centuries of logic, calculation, and creativity.
7 Ugliest Bird Species: Evolutionary Qualities That Aren't So Pretty
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in the bird world, some species seem designed to challenge that idea. These contenders for ugliest bird species sport bald heads, bare skin, and off-putting features that serve real evolutionary purposes.