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Brazilian Free-tailed Bats Are Way Faster Than We Thought

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Birds aren't the only high-speed fliers - these bats are way speedier than once thought. Learn more about the new record at HowStuffWorks Now.

Alligators Go Back 6 Million Years Further Than Thought

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How old is the American alligator species? Learn more about a new study on the age of the alligator species in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Why the Inside of a Tornado Gets Super Cold, Leaves You Gasping for Air

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Researchers from Montreal's Concordia University have figured out why the air inside a tornado vortex is cooler and less dense than the surrounding air.

What Are the Odds You've Met a Psychopath?

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Psychopathy isn't as rare as you may think. Find out where you may have rubbed elbows with a psychopath at HowStuffWorks Now.

Corporal Punishment Continues in U.S. Schools, Despite Its Ineffectiveness

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In the 2013-14 school year, 109,000 students faced corporal punishment. Learn about the use of spankings as discipline in school at HowStuffWorks Now.

Removing Brands From Cigarette Packs Encourages Smokers to Quit

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Without the branding on cigarette packets, smokers aren't as keen on taking a drag. Learn how smokers are affected by brand identity at HowStuffWorks.

Bison Embrace Democracy, Often Following Female Leaders

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European bison make decisions by popular vote, a new study finds. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.

Neanderthals Had Bigger Brains Than Modern Humans — Why Are We Smarter?

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There are a lot of ways mental real estate can be allocated. Neanderthals evolved their big brains in a different way than we did - and you see where that got them.

Distance Runners Are More Desirable

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Male distance runners may have a reproductive advantage over less sporty lads. Find out about endurance athletes at HowStuffWorks Now.

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