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What's a shark's "yummy hum"?
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A yummy hum is a sound that dying fish emit -- it's like a dinner bell to a shark. Read about the theory of the yummy hum and how it beckons sharks.
What Did People Do Before Infant Formula Was Invented?
In most of the world, infant formula is taken for granted. But during a shortage, you start to wonder how mothers got along before it was widespread.
10 Biggest Cat Breeds to (Lovingly) Shed All Over Your Home
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The biggest cat breeds, like Maine Coons and Savannah cats, remind us of their (considerably larger) wild ancestors.
The Driest Place on Earth: Chile's Atacama Desert
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The Atacama Desert, situated in northern Chile, is not just any ordinary arid region. Spanning over 600 miles (965 km) along the Pacific Coast of South America, it is one of the most extreme landscapes on the planet. Thanks to certain oceanic conditions, there are areas that have received zero rainfall throughout recorded history, making the Atacama Desert the driest place on Earth.
Are Mermaids Real? A Look at Mermaid Myths Across Cultures
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From Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" to C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" series to Alice Hoffman's "Aquamarine," mermaids have been a fixture in literature and pop culture for centuries. But are mermaids real?
10 Greek Goddesses in Ancient Mythology
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In Greek mythology, goddesses held as much power as gods, embodying various aspects of nature and human experience.
Ridiculous History: Bears, Raccoons — and Alligators? — in the White House
Rebecca the Raccoon. Josiah the Badger. Many U.S. presidents have had pets, but they haven't all been cats and dogs. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Hermit Crabs: Tiny Crustaceans Living in Nature's Mobile Homes
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Hermit crabs are easy to care for as pets if you provide them with all the essentials they need. And that includes shells for their growing bodies.
The Snowy Owl Is Quirkier Than You'd Expect
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From the fictional Hedwig in the Harry Potter series, to those that live wild and free, the snowy owl is one of the most captivating species of owl in the world.
What If the Oceans Disappeared?
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People would look underground for water and maybe just stay there to escape the fiery hell on Earth's surface. But could humanity really last without the seas?