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Alligator Gar: 100 Million Years Old and Still Kicking

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The prehistoric looking alligator gar is sometimes referred to as a "living fossil" and, while it may look threatening, it's harmless to anything larger than itself.

'The Last Supper': The Masterpiece Leonardo Didn't Want to Paint

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'The Last Supper' has had a rough history, from flaking paint to the fact that da Vinci really didn't want to paint it. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Can You Finish These English Proverbs?

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Proverbs tend to be short, catchy sayings that hold within them some small nugget of truth or wisdom. Test your knowledge of these often cliched, though sometimes useful, phrases!

Birds Fly, Right? Meet 7 That Totally Can't

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There are 126 species of birds that don't have the ability to fly, for various evolutionary reasons. Let's meet seven of them.

Do You Know the Opening Lyrics For These '70s Songs?

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The 1970s were all about disco. The Bee Gees, John Travolta and "Saturday Night Fever" were on the big screen. We've compiled a list of some of the best and most popular '70s songs. Can you name them all? Take this quiz and find out!

How Soda Fountains Work

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Soda fountains once dispensed pure carbonated water that could be mixed with hundreds of flavors. Learn more about the history of soda fountains.

How Schizophrenia Works

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Schizophrenia is often confused with split personality disorder. Find out exactly what schizophrenia is in this article.

10 Home Remedies for Cold Sores

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Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are painful and unattractive. Discover what causes cold sores, and the home remedies that can treat them.

How Prisons Work

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Discover how prisons works and explore this incredibly complex system. Keep reading to learn how prisons work and what life is like on the inside.

How Spanglish Works

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A hybrid of English and Spanish known as Spanglish can be heard in many predominantly Hispanic areas as well as on TV and in movies. Learn where it came from and how it works.

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