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What Is Leap Year? And Why Was 1900 a Non-leap Year?
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February is an unusual month, especially when it comes to leap years. In this article, you can read about why we use leap years and how the year 2000 was a leap year and 1900 was not.
Ornamental Grass
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Ornamental grass is a type of annual grass. Learn about growing, propagating, and using ornamental grass at HowStuffWorks.
The Sahara Desert Is Getting Bigger
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Deserts around the world are slowly expanding. HowStuffWorks checks out the science behind these increases in size.
U.S. Trans Fat Ban Goes Into Effect. Almost.
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The U.S. bans artificial trans fats. HowStuffWorks looks at how the replacement is going.
The Monarch Butterfly Is More Than an Orange Beauty
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The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is one of the most iconic insects in the natural world.
Can Cats Eat Mango? P.S. Cats Can't Taste Sweetness
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If your cat has shown interest in your fruity snack, you may be wondering: "Can cats eat mango?" The short answer is yes—in moderation.
8 States With the Most Tornadoes in the U.S.
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A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that stretches from thunderstorms to the ground. In an average year, hundreds of tornadoes occur in the United States, especially in a region famously dubbed Tornado Alley.
What Is a Group of Pigeons Called? Exactly What You Think
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Ever walked through a city square and seen a sky full of pigeons take off at once? You may have wondered, what is a group of pigeons called? Does it have a fancy name like a parliament of owls or a murder of crows?
Could You Pass This Canadian Geography Quiz?
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If you've traveled around the country, or just know your stuff about Canada, you've found the right quiz. You live here, but how well do you really know the geography of your country? Find out by taking a trip from BC to Newfoundland on this quiz!
There Are Over 800 Official Pokemon — We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name 40!
Sure, you know that the goal of Pokemon is to "catch 'em all," but can you name them all? Take this quiz to see if you're a true Pokemon fan! Only a Master will succeed!