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Why You Should Totally Dig Prairie Dogs

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These chunky little guys aren't dogs at all. They're actually part of the rodent family and they're shockingly smart.

Who Invented Graham Crackers and Why?

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Graham crackers were invented by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham as part of a radical 19th-century diet. His goal? To curb joy and sexual desires.

How the Necco Wafer Has Lasted This Long

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These colorful, chalk-like wafers hit the market in 1847. But they certainly aren't the most flavorful of treats. So why are they the classic candy we love to hate?

Camel Spider: A Murderous Speed Demon of the Desert

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These arachnids are aggressive, unbelievably fast and love to murder ants for no reason, but don't worry - they're harmless.

What Is a Constitutional Crisis?

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We've been hearing the words constitutional crisis a lot lately. But what is one, really? HowStuffWorks explains what is and what isn't one.

Call the Coconut Crab a Crustacean on Steroids

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Coconut crabs are the world's largest land-dwelling arthropods. HowStuffWorks looks at these monstrous crustaceans that dwarf many other crabs and are native to the islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans.

Why Gasoline Prices Vary From Station to Station

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Two gas stations might face each other on a street in Anytown, USA. Yet their gas prices might be different. Why is that?

Is Earth the Only Planet With Tectonic Plates?

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Some scientists think plate tectonics could be a prerequisite for life. So do they exist on other planets outside of Earth? HowStuffWorks finds out.

Mexico's Giant Crystal Cave Is Beautiful But Deadly

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Massive gypsum crystals were discovered beneath Mexico's Sierra de Naica Mountain in very inhospitable environs - to humans anyway.

Plain Language Replacing '10-Codes' in Many Police Jurisdictions

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Police and fire departments across the U.S. are eliminating jargon like '10-4' in favor of every-day vernacular. HowStuffWorks explains why.

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