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Sea Urchins Are the Edible Pincushions of the Ocean

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Sea urchins look like spiny pincushions and are considered a delicacy to foodies everywhere. HowStuffWorks gets to know the sea urchin.

Reading a Codon Chart and Identifying Amino Acids

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If you're studying genetics, molecular biology or a related field, odds are good that you will need to learn how to read a codon chart (aka codon table) to better understand the genetic code.

FDA Approves OTC Narcan Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose

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The FDA's greenlighting of over-the-counter naloxone means that it will be available for purchase without a prescription at more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide.

What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?

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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."

How Do You Grow a 2,000-pound Pumpkin?

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Farmers grow giant pumpkins heavier than cars using one seed variety. And one grower just set a new world record, squashing the competition.

Is a lack of sleep making me fat?

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With an ever-increasing number of studies finding a direct connection between sleep deprivation and weight gain, it's difficult to deny the cause-and-effect relationship.

Are We Entering the Sixth Major Extinction on Earth?

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A new global report says 1 million species are at risk of extinction - the greatest number in human history.

The Copperhead Snake Is Seldom Lethal But Always Venomous

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Though a copperhead will bite if disturbed, and it is venomous, its bite is rarely fatal.

A List of Demons Showing 25 Ways to Wreak Havoc on Mankind

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They go by many names. Some are symbols of destruction, others twisted forms of ancient gods, and a few look suspiciously like medieval nobles on a really bad day. Whatever you call them, this list of demons captures a lot of fear, folklore, and theology.

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