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What Are the 7 Largest Countries in the World by Area?

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The seven largest countries in the world account for nearly half of the world's land area, but one is far larger than the rest. Do you know what the largest country is?

This Tiny Swift Bird Can Fly for 10 Months Without Landing

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Thanks to new technology, researchers have discovered that the common swift flies 10 months a year without landing, setting a world record for uninterrupted time aloft.

Recent Dinosaur Discoveries

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Dinosaur interest soared in the 1990s, mostly due to the film Jurassic Park and new dinosaur discoveries. Learn about more recent dinosaur discoveries.

Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater

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HowStuffWorks looks at penguins, the tuxedoed swimming birds who mate for life and swim like Olympic champs.

9 Largest Octopus Species Lurking in the Deep Blue Sea

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Octopuses are cephalopods that have three hearts and eight arms that are covered with suckers. The largest octopus is the giant Pacific octopus. As its name suggests, the Giant Pacific Octopus lives in the North Pacific Ocean.

Top 10 Tree-Dwelling Animals

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These animals aren't treehuggers in the environmental activist sense. They have to hold on for dear life! Meet the top 10 tree-dwelling animals.

15 of the Largest Fish in Oceans, Lakes and Rivers

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Exploring the vast waters of our planet reveals some of the most awe-inspiring (or terrifying!) giants of the aquatic world. From the immense depths of the ocean to sprawling lakes and winding rivers, the largest fish represent the most enormous extant species in their habitats.

6 Famous Outlaws of the Wild West

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You know most of their names, but here are the fascinating stories of how six criminal masterminds of the old West lived and died.

Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency

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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.

Can You Identify These Different Types of Sharks?

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Do you clear your schedule for "Shark Week"? Think Bruce from "Jaws" was merely misunderstood? If you view sharks as magnificent masters of the sea rather than mindless eating machines, then you'll sail through this quiz!

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