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Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'

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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?

5 Things You Didn't Know About Pizza

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On a cold winter's day, a hot piece of pizza really satisfies. It works just as well on a hot summer's day with an icy soda too. But who invented pizza?

Is Bugs Bunny a Rabbit or a Hare?

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What exactly is Bugs Bunny? Learn about whether Bugs Bunny is a rabbit or a hare, and what the difference is, in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Alan Shepard

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Nov. 18 is Alan Shepard's birthday. HowStuffWorks Now shares some little-known facts about the first American in space.

5 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Sound of Music'

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March 2 is the anniversary of the 1965 premiere of 'The Sound of Music.' Learn more about this beloved movie at HowStuffWorks.

The Ancient Mayfly Briefly Lives Only to Reproduce and Die 

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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.

When Bad Watermelons Explode on Good People

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It's fairly rare, but a potentially catastrophic rind failure lurks under the green-striped shell of every seemingly innocent watermelon in the produce aisle.

Fast and Furious Hibachi-style Grilling Is Both Dinner and Theater

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The word "hibachi" has its origins in Japan, where it translates to "fire pot."

Langurs Are Primates That Love to Monkey Around

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There are over 60 species of langur in the world, all of which eat a plant-based diet and most of which burp a lot.

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