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8 Most Dangerous Jellyfish and 1 Stinging Imposter

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While swarm of jellies may look serene, you're best off keeping your distance. A sting from the most dangerous jellyfish on Earth can be deadly. Even when we're not looking at the most dangerous, many jellyfish species have venomous stings that can cause everything from mild discomfort to serious pain.

So, the American Alligator Can Climb Trees ... How Terrifying

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The American alligator is the second-largest reptile in North America, falling just slightly behind its cousin, the American crocodile.

5 Little-known Facts About Fish

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A fish is a water-dwelling animal that breathes through gills and has a backbone, fins and a two-chambered heart.

6 Civil Rights Struggles Going on Right Now

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There are many civil rights struggles going on right now in the U.S. Here are six of them from HowStuffWorks Now.

Why Do We Care About the First 100 Days?

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A new U.S. president is under pressure to produce in those first 100 days in office. Why is that and does it really matter?

Some Space Junk Fell Through Your Roof. Who'll Pay to Fix That?

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Space isn't so far away, and falling junk can cause personal and property damage. What to do? The risk and remedies aren't completely clear.

Dickey Amendment Blocks Research on Gun Violence, Critics Say

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Many public health researchers say funding restrictions imposed by Congress hinder efforts to prevent gun violence. HowStuffWorks looks at the law.

The Human Brain Is Hardwired for Poetry

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Research suggests the human brain is wired to distinguish the rhyme and rhythm of verse from ordinary prose, and to react to literary contemplation.

Can a Country Leave the United Nations?

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Can a country leave the United Nations? What countries have left the U.N.? Learn about the process and possibility in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage

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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.

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