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Largest Horse Breed Holds World Record for Over 175 Years
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The world's largest horse breed varieties have evolved in step with the humans who domesticated and cared for them. Each ancient breed of large horses was selected for specific traits; some large breeds of war horses were fearless companions in battle. In contrast, carriage horses and riding horses were prized for their elegant appearance and easygoing temperament.
The Cassowary Is the World's Most Dangerous Bird
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This exotic bird could seriously injure or kill a person or a dog in an instant with its deadly claws.
Algae: Pond Scum or Food of the Future?
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Algae represents big money to some investors and could provide protein to help solve the problem of world hunger.
Can You Name These Countries With Mostly Red Flags?
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Red for valor. Red for bravery. Red for life, for passion, for blood and for honor. Sometimes red is even for luck. Countries all around the world use red in their flags, so how many do you think you can identify? Run this quiz up the flagpole and see who salutes!
What the Stuff?!: 5 Infectious Facts About Leprosy
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Leprosy is a serious health concern in a few populations around the world, but it's actually very treatable these days, especially if it's caught early, and it has a low transmission rate. But the true facts about leprosy are still fascinating.
Venice Isn't Alone: 7 Sinking Cities Around the World
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Subsidence, or the decline in the elevation of land surface, is creating a problem for some coastal cities as sea levels rise.
Sarah the Cheetah, the World's Fastest Land Animal, Has Died
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The cheetah set multiiple land-speed records over her 15 years, and was recently put down. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now video.
The Largest Insect in the World Is the Size of a Sparrow
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Insects are everywhere, from the deepest jungles to your backyard. They may even make some unwanted cameo appearances in your kitchen. Ideally, those bugs would be smaller and less intimidating than the world's largest insect - a supersized creature you'll have to see to believe.
How Freedom of the Press Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at press freedom in the U.S. and around the world.
Can You Guess the Country from 3 Images?
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Get your travel boots on and discover what the world has to offer! To start, try guessing the country from the images we give here!