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Americans Use 500 Million Straws Every Day. Would You Pledge to Go Strawless?
The OneLessStraw campaign encourages people to kick their straw habit to keep plastic from harming the environment.
Great Pacific Garbage Patch: The World's Biggest Landfill in the Pacific Ocean
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the world's largest landfill, is located in the middle of the Pacific. Read about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Can You Match the National Park to the U.S. State?
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There's so much more to America than fascinating buildings and elaborate cityscapes. This U.S. national parks quiz showcases nature's outstanding design achievements. Prepare to be wowed by stunning facts and photos!
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.
All About the Megalodon, Shark Giant of Prehistoric Times
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The megalodon shark has intrigued scientists and the public alike with its nearly unfathomable size and power. Once ruling the ancient oceans, this prehistoric predator is often cited as the largest shark to have ever lived and even inspired a Jason Statham movie franchise.
The Albatross Soars Over Thousands of Miles of Open Ocean
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The albatross is one of nature's most impressive flyers, soaring effortlessly over the ocean for days or weeks at a time, often without flapping its wings for hours. These majestic seabirds are built for gliding across vast distances as they search for food and connect distant parts of the world.
To Save the Galapagos Islands, We May Need to Modify Rat DNA
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How could altering rat DNA reduce the population on the Galapagos Islands? Learn more about GMO rats in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The U.S. Wild Pig Population Is Exploding
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The feral pig population in the U.S. is a growing problem in nearly 40 states. HowStuffWorks NOW looks into how the USDA intends to tackle the issue.
Aardwolf: Aaarvark? Wolf? Nope, It's a Tiny Hyena
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Aardwolves aren't closely related to either aardvarks or wolves, but these little hyenas resemble both in some ways.
Sea Turtles Are Making a Huge Comeback, Thanks to the Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Endangered Species Act, passed in 1973 has been a resounding success. HowStuffWorks looks at the astounding numbers.