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How do honeybees make honey?
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You know you love the taste of it, but do you know exactly how honeybees make honey? And what exactly is honey? Find out how bees make honey here.
Countries That Start With 'O'
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Former countries that start with "O" include Orange Free State and Oldenburg but these states have since dissolved. There is now one remaining holdout between Asia and Africa: the Sultanate of Oman.
So ... Just How Many House Cats Are There in the World?
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Counting the number of housecats around the world is about as difficult as, well, herding cats. In fact, estimates of global cat population vary... by millions.
What Is a Group of Falcons Called? These Raptors Don't Flock
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When you spot a bird of prey with sharp talons, a curved beak, and long, pointed wings built for speed, you may be looking at a falcon.
What Is a Group of Hedgehogs Called? It's Adorably Appropriate
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Hedgehogs usually live alone, so seeing more than one together feels special. When it happens, English gives that group a very specific word.
What Is a Group of Lemurs Called? Sounds Highly Suspicious
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Lemurs are social, wide-eyed primates found only on Madagascar and the nearby Comoro Islands. But what is a group of lemurs called?
What Is a Group of Hyenas Called? Not a Pack or a Herd but a...
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They laugh, they hunt, they challenge lions—and they do it all in groups. But what is a group of hyenas called? The answer depends on whether you're talking to a wildlife expert or swapping animal facts with friends.
What brought bison back from the brink of extinction?
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Bison extinction seemed imminent during the 1800s, as the market for buffalo hide boomed. Learn how men like Teddy Roosevelt prevented bison extinction.
Bird Pictures
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Did you know that it's the possession of feathers, not the ability to fly, that distinguishes birds from other animals? Check out these bird pictures.
How Zoot Suits Work
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Zoot suits have an interesting story you might not know about. Read about zoot suits at HowStuffWorks.