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What Is the Smallest State in the USA? Looking at Area and Population

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The smallest state in the U.S.A. isn't the same as the state with the lowest population. In fact, the five smallest by each measure are completely different.

The Blue Whale Is One of the Loudest Animals on Earth

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Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. Despite their large size, blue whales manage to be fairly elusive, so there's a lot about them we don't know yet.

Deep-sea Dragonfish Use a Bioluminescent Lure to Entice Prey

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The deep-sea dragonfish is one of the most mysterious and fearsome creatures lurking in the ocean's depths. Known as a top predator in the deep sea, this fish has evolved incredible adaptations to survive in underwater areas that have never known so much as a glimpse of sunlight.

The Frilled Shark Has a 3-Year Pregnancy Before Giving Birth

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The frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus), also known as the scaffold shark, is often called a "living fossil." This ancient shark has remained largely unchanged for millions of years, offering us a glimpse into the distant past. It's the only living species from its family of sharks.

9 Biggest Shrimp in the World (and1 Massive Imposter)

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Shrimp, in addition to being a tasty addition to many cuisines around the world, is sometimes used as an insult to call a person small or short. But did you know there are over 2,000 species of shrimp, and many shrimp actually grow to be quite large? The world's biggest shrimp is not what you'd typically call shrimpy in size.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Pizza

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On a cold winter's day, a hot piece of pizza really satisfies. It works just as well on a hot summer's day with an icy soda too. But who invented pizza?

What's the Difference Between a Dugong and a Manatee?

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Their mamas may be the only ones who can tell them apart, but there are major differences between these cousins, one being the type of water in which they can survive.

What does alcohol proof mean?

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Alcohol proof is always twice the alcohol percentage, right? Wrong. Learn what alcohol proof really means.

How Fast Does a Fart Travel?

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We all fart, but how fast does that fart travel out of your body? Find out and learn more about passing gas at HowStuffWorks.

Will Sleeping With a Fan on Kill You?

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Temperature matters when we sleep. Learn why people think sleeping with a fan on kills at HowStuffWorks.

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