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10 Animals That Start With 'T': From Terror Birds to Texas Rat Snakes
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Tasmanian devil, teddy guinea pig, tawny frogmouth... How many animals starting with the letter "T" can you name?
Tarrare: The Insatiable 18th-Century Frenchman Who Ate Everything
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Tarrare's unending hunger led him to consume anything—from live animals to inedible objects—making his life a medical mystery in 18th-century France.
Is the Chicken Snake a Friend or Foe to Farmers?
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A chicken snake is a type of snake known for raiding chicken coops to eat eggs, birds and small mammals, such as rats and mice. This behavior makes these reptiles both a friend and a foe to farmers.
The 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals
Are you a snake, a rat, maybe a tiger? The Chinese zodiac calendar has been around for thousands of years, and it can tell you more about yourself than you might realize!
Pests & Insects: 10 Renter Red Flags
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When you're searching for a new apartment to rent, the last thing you want to think about is probably the presence of pests. But if you ignore some telltale signs, you might find yourself inheriting unwanted critters.
Top 30 Smartest Animals in the World
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Humans aren't the only animals that can count, use logic, make tools or form lasting bonds with others. Meet 10 of the smartest creatures in the animal kingdom.
Hoarding Signs and How to Get Help
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A hoarder is not simply a pack rat -- it's a symptom of a mental illness. Learn about hoarding signs to look for and how to get help.
How Plague Works
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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.
How a Parisian Lemonade Craze Fought the Plague
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A lemonade fad in 17th century Paris may have stopped the plague from spreading and the death toll from rising. HowStuffWorks looks at the connection.
10 Great First Pets
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A first pet can teach a child responsibility, but different pets work for different households. Learn about 10 great first pets to consider.