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Can You Identify These Small Dog Breeds?
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It's a dog party ... a little dog party, that is! Combine the hints and the photos and see if you can tell the difference between a Maltese and a Miniature Pinscher. We bet you're a natural (small) dog whisperer!
Is there a difference between monkeys and apes?
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Monkeys and apes are both primates, with the monkey's tail distinguishing it from apes. Learn more about the differences between monkeys and apes.
Buddy Alcorn Mercury: Profile of a Custom Car
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The Buddy Alcorn Mercury was one of the best-executed custom cars of its time. Learn about this 1950 Mercury custom car created by the Ayala brothers.
Understanding the Ecological Niche: Why Species Stay Put
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An ecological niche is a place within an ecosystem that a specific plant or animal lives in. Learn about an ecological niche in this article.
The Ultimate Stock Market Quiz
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What do you know about the stock market? Find out with the Ultimate Stock Market Quiz.
12 Most Expensive Dog Breeds: From Akitas to Samoyeds
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Have you ever wondered why some purebred dogs come with a price tag higher than an international flight?
15 Animals That Start With 'C': From Cassowaries to Caimans
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Capybara, cheetah, corn snake ... how many animals starting with the letter "C" can you name?
What If an Asteroid Hit Earth?
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There are obvious craters on Earth (and the moon) that are evidence of a long history of massive objects hitting planet Earth. But what would happen if an asteroid hit Earth today?
How much energy in a hurricane, a volcano, and an earthquake?
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Energy has been on everybody's minds lately, probably because our society is in a transition period, trying to move from polluting sources to cleaner ones.
All About Ibex Animal Habits, Environments and Life Cycles
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Ibex have been hunted as trophies and for meat and medicinal purposes. As a result, these creatures, classified as bovidae, now face habitat loss.