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The Calupoh Makes for a Loving Canine Adventure Companion

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The calupoh is as fascinating as it is rare. Known as the Mexican wolfdog, the calupoh combines the mystique of the wolf with the loyalty and intelligence of domesticated dogs.

Fattest Cat in the World Weighed More Than a 4-Year-Old Child

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In 1986, Himmy the cat set a record no cat will ever be able to beat — at least not in the eyes of the Guinness World Records. The organization named Himmy the fattest cat in the world. About a decade later, in 1998, Guinness decided it would no longer award this record as it didn't want to encourage pet owners to overfeed their cats in hopes of dethroning Himmy.

How Do Christmas Trees Get Their Shape?

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Oh Christmas tree ... how did you get your signature shape? These iconic symbols don't naturally grow into a perfect pyramid, but that doesn't stop us from expecting it.

Drivers Who Merge at the Last Minute May Be Annoying, But They're Right

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What is the most efficient way for lanes of traffic to merge? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article about traffic and zipper merging.

For Teen Twins, Bad Behavior Can Be Contagious

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Siblings can have a major influence on each other when it comes to bad behavior. Learn how delinquency spreads among twins at HowStuffWorks Now.

The Curious Ability to Detect Disease by Smell

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Can you detect diseases by smelling them? Learn more about disease, smell and scent in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Why Snakebite Antivenom Is So Astronomically Expensive

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In the United States, a single vial of snakebite antivenom can cost thousands of dollars. HowStuffWorks looks at the reasons behind the high price.

We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Outlasts Our Own

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The ancients were able to devise a mix for concrete that actually gets stronger over time thanks to chemical reactions. If only we could rediscover the recipe...

Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy?

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Some of us get it, some of us don't, but did you know that our four-legged friends are also susceptible to poison ivy, the three-leaved menace?

How to Combat 'Mask Breath' and the Pandemic of Halitosis

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Now that we're all supposed to be wearing masks, we've all become keenly aware of something: our breath. And guess what? It doesn't always smell good.

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