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Ridiculous History: The Emu War
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In this installment of ridiculous history, we see what happens when emus go up against farmers. Learn more about the emu war at HowStuffWorks Now.
Interstellar Asteroid 'Oumuamua Has Loads More to Tell Us
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Astronomers have determined that 'Oumuamua was probably kicked out of its own star system by an overbearing gas giant. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Synchronous Fireflies Will Perform Spring Smoky Mountain Light Show
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Every year, synchronized fireflies light up in one, huge choreographed courtship display in a few spots around the world.
Why Do British Lawyers Still Wear Wigs?
In the late 17th century, wearing wigs became a common practice in law. But why has it endured for so long?
How Do Tardigrades Reproduce? Several Ways, It Turns Out
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The toughest animal in the world has just released its first sex tape, and as with all things water bear, things get pretty freaky.
Turkish Coffee Is Steeped in Tradition — And Easy to Make
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Since its introduction in 15th-century Yemen, Turkish coffee has been a cultural touchstone in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and north Africa.
10 Awesome Uses for Duct Tape
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Whether it's getting rid of a wart, protecting your boots from the elements or crafting roses, duct tape is up to the challenge. Duct tape even played a supporting role on the Apollo 13 lunar mission.
Foxglove Flower: The Beautiful Bloom That's Good (and Bad) for Your Heart
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This pretty flower has been known for centuries to have chemicals that can regulate your heartbeat but also poison you.
Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace
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The story of Scottish resistance hero William Wallace has morphed into fiction over time, but the truth is actually far more fascinating than the one we see in popular retellings.
The Druids: Philosophers, Politicians, Priests or Sorcerers?
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The Druids were a class of Celtic-speaking purveyors of magical and religious practice who inhabited northwestern Europe around 2,000 years ago, but almost everything we know about them is from secondhand sources.