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Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Tree Knowledge Quiz?
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Trees aren't just idle objects in our world. They're living, breathing creatures that add tremendous value to human life, from shade, to lumber, to simple beauty and a lot more. What do you know about trees?
9 Biggest Birds in the World
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They are all huge, but does it surprise you that none of the nine biggest birds can fly?
How Does an Optical Mouse Work?
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How do optical mice work? Take a look at the technology that goes into optical mice and see what makes optical mice work.
Romeo the Lonely Frog Finally Finds His Juliet
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A search through the rainforests of Bolivia turns up a mate for Romeo. HowStuffWorks meets Juliet.
Good News! Some Butterfly Populations Bounced Back in 2019
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Work by volunteers and nonprofits, such as butterfly waystations and education efforts, has reversed population decline for some butterfly species.
Which Prehistoric Creature Are You?
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Plenty of animals are around today whose traits you might want to channel, but what about the animals of yesteryear? From dinosaurs to mammoths to smilodons to terror birds (a real thing), which are you?
Black Demon Shark: Baja California's Aquatic Cryptic
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In the dark waters off the Baja California Peninsula, whispers of a massive, shadowy predator have given rise to the legend of the black demon shark. Known locally as El Demonio Negro, this alleged predatory shark has sparked both fear and fascination among local fishermen, ocean lovers and shark enthusiasts.
What would nuclear winter be like?
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If the sight of a mushroom cloud burning above the horizon suggests that the nuclear weapon-equipped world might end with a bang, then nuclear winter presents the notion that post-World War III humanity might very well die with a whimper.
How Animal Domestication Works
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Animal domestication happened long ago. Find out which animals were domesticated first and why animals were domesticated at all.
How do dry chemical fire extinguishers work?
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How do multi-class dry chemical fire extinguishers work? What is the dry chemical?