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Why Is Ambergris (Whale Poop) So Valuable?

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If you're wandering on the beach and happen upon a large mass of some sort of waxy substance, take a closer look. It could be the rare 'floating gold' of the sea: ambergris.

The 8 Most Dangerous Animals To Keep As Pets

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When man feels the call of the wild he can do some pretty mind-blowing things-climbing mountains, catching massive waves off the Great Barrier Reef, and living off the land. However, there's a difference between embracing nature and taking wild animals on as domestic pets. Since the early 1970s, the U.S. has restricted the commercial importing [...] The post The 8 Most Dangerous Animals To Keep As Pets appeared first on Goliath.

The Vinyl Album Is Dead. Long Live the Album!

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Will subscription music services - and the unlikely comeback of vinyl - save the music album from extinction? HowStuffWorks looks at the future of music albums.

Save vs. Splurge: Pacific or Atlantic Salmon (farmed vs. wild)

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Should you buy Pacific or Atlantic salmon? Farmed or wild salmon? Check out this article and learn which type of salmon you should buy and why.

Can You Pass This High School General Science Quiz?

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Although not always a favorite subject, most people take at least one general science class in high school. Take this quiz to find out how much you remember.

How the Brown Tree Snake Wreaked Havoc on Guam's Birds

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Let’s talk about one slithery critter that's made quite a name for itself: the brown tree snake. These sneaky reptiles may look like your average snake, but they've caused a big stir in some unexpected places.

Did Betsy Ross Really Make the First American Flag?

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Did Betsy Ross really make the first American flag? Learn the myths and facts about Betsy Ross and the first American flag.

How 'Tremors' Graboids Work

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Graboids, from the film Tremors, are man-eating worms that live in Nevada. Learn about the science of Graboids in this article.

Are Frogs on the Brink of Extinction?

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Frogs are like the canary in the coal mine for the state of the environment. HowstuffWorks looks at their endangered status.

Why Is Wombat Scat Shaped Like a Cube?

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The shape of wombat scat closely resembles dice. Learn why wombat scat has such a distinctive shape and what this means for other animals in the area.

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