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Artist Stephen Wiltshire Draws Entire Cities From Memory

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Stephen Wiltshire is a British autistic savant who draws entire cityscapes, in pen, entirely from memory. HowStuffWorks catches up for a conversation.

Ferrets Are Mischievous, Loyal, Affectionate Pets

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Ferrets are great, affectionate pets but love to explore and require a lot of attention. HowStuffWorks looks at these playful creatures.

Sea Urchins Are the Edible Pincushions of the Ocean

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Sea urchins look like spiny pincushions and are considered a delicacy to foodies everywhere. HowStuffWorks gets to know the sea urchin.

Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater

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HowStuffWorks looks at penguins, the tuxedoed swimming birds who mate for life and swim like Olympic champs.

8 Tips for Solving That Crazy Hard Jigsaw Puzzle

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Jigsaw puzzles are fun to solve, but can be frustrating, too. Here are some tips to help you finish those difficult puzzles with ease.

Ever Wondered How Snakes Mate?

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Welcome to the wild, wild world of dual penises, delayed fertilization, mama python incubators and springtime "mating balls."

Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic

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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.

The Bizarre Link Between van Gogh's Signature Yellow and Cow Urine

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The bright yellow hue used to great effect by van Gogh and other painters was eventually outlawed, as it was made of urine from dehydrated cows.

The Oz Factor

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The Oz Factor is a sensation that UFO witnesses experience. Learn where the term "Oz Factor" came from, and what the experience is like.

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