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How to Identify Garden Snakes
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Do you know how to identify garden snakes? Find out how to identify garden snakes in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Casket vs. Coffin: Comparing the Burial Containers
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Made of plain pine or shaped like a shoe, mourners may inter them, suspend them or set them ablaze. How much do caskets and coffins differ?
Why Is the Tropic of Capricorn Important?
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You've probably heard of the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, but do you know the difference?
How Yurts Work
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Yurts are circular lattice-walled tent used throughout history by nomads in Central Asia. Find out why yurts are popular with campers and nomads.
The Rat Snake Is More Essential Than You Realize
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Despite their name, rat snakes don't eat just rodents. This huge family of snakes, which lives on every continent except Antarctica, also eats lizards and amphibians.
13 Owl Pictures That Are Truly Magnificent
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Owls are one of those bird species that everyone loves. Check out these cool owl images to learn more about our nocturnal friends.
Moon-eyed People: Mysterious Beings or Welsh Settlers?
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The moon-eyed people legend describes a mysterious race of pale-skinned, blue-eyed people who supposedly lived in the Appalachian region before the Cherokee arrived. According to Cherokee legend, these people could not see well in daylight, forcing them to live in caves and only come out at night.
19 Amazing Facts About the Canadian Provinces
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O Canada ... the country where you can order a cocktail with a human toe in it (and other quirky things about those Canucks up North).
10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos
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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.
How to Treat a Cat That Has Been Sprayed by a Skunk
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When a cat encounters a skunk, a bad odor and rabies are major concerns. Learn how to treat a cat that has been sprayed by a skunk.