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Dik-dik: The Tiny Antelope With the Embarrassing Name

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The name dik-dik comes from the repetitive 'dik' sound the tiny female dik-dik makes when she feels threatened.

It's Gardening Season: 5 Tips to Keep Squirrels Out

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Squirrels aren't going anywhere. HowStuffWorks looks at how gardeners and these pesky critters can get along peacefully, in the same yard.

Do You Need Soap to Get Your Dishes Clean?

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Do you need soap to get your dishes clean? HowStuffWorks bursts that bubble.

Can your ethnicity affect your weather tolerance?

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From tropical islands to arctic tundra, we humans appear capable of living just about anywhere. But do different groups of people fare better in certain types of climates, or are we just really good at adapting to the environment around us?

What If Earth's Magnetic Field Flipped?

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Earth's magnetic field has flipped many times before, and scientists say it will flip again (though probably not in our lifetime). While it might not be catastrophic, a major change in the magnetic field would present a special set of problems.

Why Do Most Humans Have 23 Pairs of Chromosomes?

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Nearly every living cell is made of DNA, and every chromosome contains exactly one molecule of DNA. But not all cells are made of the same number of chromosomes.

Do Fish Get Thirsty?

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They're swimming in water all day so how could they ever get thirsty? The answer might surprise you.

Norwegian Forest Cat vs. Maine Coon: A Battle of Seriously Big Cats

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The Maine Coon and the Norwegian Forest are both plus-size breeds of cat, but what are the differences between these feline behemoths?

The Porbeagle Shark Hunts With Dogged Determination

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Porbeagles are related to great whites, but while they're also athletic killers, they're smaller and far less ferocious. And what's with the funny dog name?

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