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A 'Tree That Owns Itself' Grows in Athens, Georgia
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A massive white oak in Athens, Georgia has many wondering whether a tree can even have legal rights. HowStuffWorks talked to experts to find out.
How Mogwai and Gremlins Work
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To a child of the 80s, a mogwai is the ideal pet. But woe to those pet owners who wound up with a gremlin. Learn how mogwai and gremlins work.
Can You Identify These Venomous Snakes?
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Knowing sequences of colors and patterns can help you tell the difference between dangerous and benign snakes. Your life may depend on it! Take this quiz to see if you can identify these venomous snakes from a single image.
How Cave Biology Works
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Cave biology is the study of the animal specimens that live and evolve in caves. Learn about cave biology and cave animals in this article.
Mosquito Types, Traits, Lifecycle and Repellants
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Mosquitoes are insects that have been around for over 30 million years. Learn about mosquitoes and find out how to reduce mosquito populations.
Once Thought Extinct, the Tasmanian Tiger May Still Be Prowling the Planet
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On Sept. 7, 1936, the last known Tasmanian tiger died in captivity in Tasmania, Australia. But there are those who believe these animals still live.
The Voracious Spotted Lanternfly Is Invading the Eastern U.S.
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The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading across the Eastern U.S. Here's what you need to know about this voracious pest.
The Big Dinosaur Debate: Is It an Apatosaurus or Brontosaurus?
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Apatosaurus was a sauropod of spectacular proportions. But there's a debate raging for decades about whether its genus should cancel out the Brontosaurus.
Why Are There Dozens of Dead Animals Floating in Space?
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Neil Armstrong may have been the first man on the moon, but he wouldn't have gotten there without fruit flies, rhesus monkeys or a dog.
Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa's Mythical River Monster
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Mokele-Mbembe is a legendary creature of African folklore that is rumored to inhabit Congo's remote swamps. Here's the story of this dinosaur-like cryptid.