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We Know Far Less About Sharks Than You Might Think
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What are the big questions in shark research? Learn more about what we don't know about sharks in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Can a D-O-G learn to S-P-E-L-L?
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Some pet owners are amazed when their dogs respond to 'W-A-L-K' the same way as 'walk.' HowStuffWorks finds out what's causing their pooches' response.
Euthanasia Coaster: A Roller Coaster Designed to Kill Riders
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In 2010, a Lithuanian artist conceptualized a roller coaster fast enough to kill people who wanted a novel way to die. The idea is resonating again.
The Ancient Mayfly Briefly Lives Only to Reproduce and DieÂ
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Mayflies have the shortest adult life span of any animal, but swarms of them can still be seen on weather radar.
Pikas Are the Pikachus of the Wild
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Pikas are little mammals that, though they may look like rodents, are more closely related to rabbits.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
Why is it rude to stare?
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Even if they're the most interesting person you've ever seen, staring isn't usually the thing to do. Learn just why staring is rude at HowStuffWorks.
Are there really elephant graveyards?
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The elephant graveyard lends an air of romance and mystery to the mighty animal, but in reality, it's just a myth.
Why do we vomit when we see something gross?
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Have you ever had the urge to vomit when you've seen something gross? Find out why nasty things make our stomachs churn at HowStuffWorks.
What if There Were No Cockroaches?
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Cockroaches are among the most reviled creatures on the planet. They bring bacteria and allergens wherever they go - along with severe cases of the creepy crawlies. But would we really want to live in a world devoid of these little pests?