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Raccoons Are Super Smart Urban Survivors

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Raccoons are the cutest masked mammals around. But they also have a reputation for being a pest. HowStuffWorks tells what you need to know about them.

10 Reasons Why The PS2 Beat The Xbox And GameCube

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Sony's PlayStation 2 home gaming console launched in North America on October 26, 2000, going onto sell over 150 million units worldwide by 2011 and putting itself in a distant first place in terms of sales against its closest competitors, Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube (24 million and 21.7 million units sold, respectively) in the process. [...] The post 10 Reasons Why The PS2 Beat The Xbox And GameCube appeared first on Goliath.

Can You Name More Than 11 of These Things Canadians Would Know?

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When it comes to your knowledge of Canada, are you a geography genius, a political prodigy or more of a pop culture maven? This quiz will test you on all the things Canadians know about their country, including its history, political landscape and the cultural events which have helped shape our nation's identity.

Sidewinder Snake Navigates Loose Sand With Special Scales

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Let's talk about one of the coolest movers and shakers in the desert world: the sidewinder snake. Known for its unique way of getting around, this snake has mastered the art of slithering across scorching desert sands in the hottest places on Earth.

How Do Mountains Form?

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If geology has taught us anything about Earth's history, it's that nothing is permanent. And that goes for mountain ranges, all of which are constantly rising and falling.

How Much Do You Know About Horses?

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Whether you ride horses or have always just admired them, you have to admit that horses are exceptional animals. Beautiful, majestic and powerful, horses are a big part of our history. In this quiz, we're going to explore some fun facts about these remarkable creatures.

How Much of a Geographic Whiz Are You?

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Do you know your global places and local areas of interest? Get out your maps and wits, combine them and have fun in our Geography Whiz quiz!

Can I catch plague from a prairie dog?

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Prairie dog plague has killed a huge percentage of the prairie dog population. Learn why prairie dog plague is a serious threat, and if you'll catch it.

The Yellow Sac Spider Surprisingly Doesn't Build a Web

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The yellow sac spider is one of the most common spiders humans encounter, as they're often wandering indoors or hanging out in gardens. Scientists also believe they account for more human insect bites than any other spider.

5 Most Common Last Names on Each Continent (Except Antarctica)

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The surnames popular around the globe reflect everything from one's ancestry to regional colonizers to occupations.

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