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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.
There Are 4 Types of Reptiles, But 1 Only Exists in New Zealand
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Lizards are some of the most diverse and fascinating creatures on the planet. There are so many types of reptiles that come in an incredible variety of shapes, sizes and colors, from worm-sized snakes and tiny turtles to gargantuan crocodiles and giant monitor lizards that could pass for modern-day dinosaurs.
Chainsaw Lobster Among New Deep-sea Species Found in Java Sea
The first-ever deep-sea exploration of West Java seas netted more than 12,000 marine creatures. HowStuffWorks looks at some of the new species found.
How Venus Flytraps Work
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Plants that eat other creatures? It sounds like a genetic experiment gone awry. But there's actually nothing unnatural about it; carnivorous plants have been around for millions of years.
Can You Defeat This Norse Mythology Quiz?
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The study of Norse mythology might make you a "heathen," but that doesn't make it any less interesting. Take this quiz and see how much you know about the traditions of the Nordic people.
How Much Do You Remember About the Books of Dr. Seuss?
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If you know the phrase, "One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish" by heart, then this is the quiz for you! Will you whiz through this quiz or flop like a mop?
The Biggest Animal in the World and 7 Massive Contenders
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What is the biggest animal ever to exist on Earth? The largest animal that is currently living on the planet is the blue whale, but was it the largest animal to have ever existed in history? Find out the answer in this article.
A Look at Teratophilia: The Attraction to Monsters
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If you're feeling especially optimistic, you might say that, as a society, we're becoming more open and accepting of different sexual identities and preferences. Of course, there's always backlash, but in recent years, it's become more popular to be upfront and unashamed of who or what one is sexually attracted to (within the bounds of consent and maturity).
Has a whale ever swallowed someone alive?
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Most whales are very different from the ones depicted in fiction. Learn if a whale has ever swallowed someone alive at HowStuffWorks.
10 Myths About Spiders
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We think we know all about spiders - they spin webs to trap prey; if they bite you, you might die. And if you find one in your house, you should set it free. But what if all these beliefs are a web of lies?