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The Ultimate Seal Quiz
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There are many different kinds of seals, each with a different size, shape, color and behavior. Some seals are smarter than others, some seals diver deeper than others, some like warm water and some like the icy waters of the poles. Take this quiz to learn more about seals.
Dotard, Slumgullion, and Other Gloriously Archaic Insults
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What are some out-of-date insults worth knowing? Learn more about old insults in this HowStuffWorks article.
The Deep Ocean Giant Isopod Looks Like a Huge Roly-poly Bug
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Tons of these humongous bug-like creatures live in the darkest depths of the sea, but they are still somewhat of a mystery to us humans.
Argentinosaurus Was Almost Half as Long as a Football Field
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Argentinosaurus is one of the largest known dinosaurs to have ever walked the Earth, and its sheer size captures the imagination of scientists and enthusiasts alike.
How Do Mountains Form?
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If geology has taught us anything about Earth's history, it's that nothing is permanent. And that goes for mountain ranges, all of which are constantly rising and falling.
10 Fascinating Facts About the New 'Tree of Life' Evolution Chart
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The newly developed family tree of Earth's 2.3 million species is a first draft of the 3.5-billion-year history of evolution.
Why Is the Ocean Different Colors in Different Places?
Ocean water is not actually blue, but appears in different shades for many reasons.
A Shrewdness of Apes? Collective Nouns Are a 500-Year-Old Language Fad
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Collective nouns, or names for groups, are sometimes very strange. HowStuffWorks looks at where they came from.
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.
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?