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The Happiest Animal on Earth Is the Quokka

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It's small. It's cute. It's the happiest animal on Earth. The quokka earned the title of world's happiest animal because of its "smile."

Can You Name All of These Fruits?

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Berries and melons and citrus, oh my! With nearly 2,000 different types of fruits in the world, orange you glad we're only quizzing you on 40 of them? Don't berry your feelings, everything will be just peachy!

How King Tut Became a Pharaonic Rock Star Only After Death

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Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun didn't make much of an impression in his time on Earth, even while he was king. But in the afterlife King Tut rules.

How Hitler's Blitzkrieg Tactic Shocked the Allies in WWII

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The Blitzkrieg shocked the world: How could an army defeat its enemy so quickly and no one could counter it? Luckily the Allies cracked the code.

How the Crusades Worked

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The Crusades were religious wars. Find out what triggered the First Crusade and how the pope persuaded people to go on a crusade.

Russian Army Repels Hitler's Forces: August 1942-January 1943

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The Russian Army repelling Hitler's forces put an end to the bloodiest battle in history. Learn about it and other World War II events of this period.

Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold?

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Tradition calls for the groom to carry bride over the threshold, and it's been that way for centuries. Read why the groom carries the bride over the threshold.

Is the Bondo Ape a Cryptid or a Specially Adapted Chimpanzee?

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Nestled deep within the wilderness of the Congo Basin, the Bondo ape stands at the crossroads of legend and scientific reality. Once seen only in fleeting glimpses, this creature has become the focal point of intense curiosity and rigorous investigation.

How Indian Traditions Work

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Many Indian traditions first began hundreds or thousands of years ago. Read about Indian traditions at HowStuffWorks.

How to Mow a Lawn

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If you know how to mow your lawn properly, neighbors will smile at your green masterpiece. Learn how to mow your lawn with the right tools and facts.

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