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How Cranberry Bogs Work
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How can something as delicate and delicious as a cranberry thrive in something as filthy as a bog? Blame it on the durability of this most unusual and hardy plant.
What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood?
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What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood? How hard does a tree have to be to be considered hardwood?
10 Real Animals That Seem Make-believe
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The world boasts an incredible diversity of animals, some of which are so colorful and bizarre they seem made-up. Meet 10 of them at HowStuffWorks.
Are We Entering the Sixth Major Extinction on Earth?
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A new global report says 1 million species are at risk of extinction - the greatest number in human history.
Baby It's Cold Outside! How the Arctic Fox Survives Frigid Temps
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The arctic fox thrives in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
What Is the Longest Living Animal? From Tortoises to Whales
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Jeanne Louise Calment, who lived to the ripe age of 122, witnessed incredible milestones in human history, from the unveiling of the Eiffel Tower to the advent of the internet. Her long life, spanning well over a century, is a testament to human resilience and longevity.
10 Sahara Desert Animals Thriving in North Africa
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If you're picturing a sea of sand with nothing but heat waves and tumbleweeds, it's time to rethink the Sahara Desert animals. The largest hot desert on the planet Earth is bursting with life, from lightning-fast insects to super-chill mammals that defy the extremes of northern Africa.
Jane Goodall: A Global Face for Global Peace
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In her legendary 60-year career, Jane Goodall has made being an intrepid scientist, environmentalist, writer and teacher look easy.
Scientists Develop Quick-Growing Coral Method to Save Dying Reefs
Coral grows faster when it's cut or broken and scientists are taking advantage of that to replenish depleted reefs.