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Squirrels Are Hardwired to 'Dance' When a Car's Coming

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Why do squirrels exhibit behavior that can get them killed by cars? And how can you avoid them? Find out at the answers at HowStuffWorks.

How the Spider-tailed Horned Viper Tricks Unsuspecting Prey

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There probably aren't many animals as aptly named as the spider-tailed horned viper. With a tail tip that resembles a spider and horns atop its head, it's easy to visualize this venomous snake.

We Say 'Once in a Blue Moon' But Blue Moons Aren't That Rare

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If something happens on a rare occasion, you might have heard someone describe is as a "once in a blue moon" situation. The phrase describes occurrences that don't come around often, making them extraordinary.

Cannibalistic Brown Widow Spider Will Eat Black Widow Species

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The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus) is a lesser-known relative of the infamous black widow. The first brown widow spider was discovered in Los Angeles in early 2000. A member of the cobweb spiders, it is now found in warm, urban areas worldwide.

How Synanon Went From Rehab Philosophy to Violent Cult

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Synanon began as an alternative rehabilitation program for alcoholics and drug addicts in Santa Monica, California, during the 1950s and 60s.

'Man Flu' Could Be a Real Thing

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A Canadian scientist found that men really are more susceptible to respiratory complications than women. HowStuffWorks looks at a study on 'man flu.'

The World's Largest Waterfall Is Deep Underwater

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The Denmark Strait cataract dwarfs every other waterfall in the world, but you can't see it because it's deep under the Atlantic Ocean.

Lapis Lazuli Found in Teeth of Medieval European Woman

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The pigment ultramarine was as expensive as gold in medieval Europe; so how did it end up in the teeth of a nun buried at a monastery in rural Germany?

Why Flies Prefer Honey to Vinegar

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HowStuffWorks finds out the scientific reason you catch more flies with honey than vinegar and where the sour taste receptor for flies lives.

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