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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.

Which Was It: Toyota, Chevy, Dodge, or Ford?

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Don't swerve out of control when you come face to face with these challenging questions! If you consider yourself an expert gearhead, then this quiz should be no problem for you. Get ready to switch gears and show us what you've got!

8 of the Scariest Animals for Pure Nightmare Fuel

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Scariness is subjective, both overall and in the animal kingdom: Some people are terrified of spiders, others are afraid of rabbits. However, certain features can make an animal look more threatening, such as a huge mouth, sharp teeth or enormous size.

8 of the Scariest Animals for Pure Nightmare Fuel

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Scariness is subjective, both overall and in the animal kingdom: Some people are terrified of spiders, others are afraid of rabbits. However, certain features can make an animal look more threatening, such as a huge mouth, sharp teeth or enormous size.

The Blue-footed Booby Dance Gets the Girl Every Time

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The blue-footed booby is known as much for its comical mating dance as for its intensely colored blue feet.

How a Lithium Mine Works and Impacts Local Communities

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As the global demand for clean energy intensifies, lithium has emerged as a critical player in the quest for sustainable technology. This invaluable resource, often dubbed "white gold," is essential for powering electric vehicles, renewable energy storage and advanced electronics.

Milk Snake: Harmless Yet Colored for Danger

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Often confused with the venomous coral snake, which advertises its toxicity through bright bands of color, the milk snake is harmless to humans.

Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?

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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.

The Yellow Anaconda Can Form Days-long 'Breeding Balls'

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The yellow anaconda isn't the only snake species to form breeding balls for mating privileges, but it will engage in the ritual for several hours or even days.

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