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Giant Jellyfish Grow up to 8 Feet Wide With 60-foot Tentacles
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There are about 200 documented species of jellyfish pulsing their way through the world's waters. Most range from the size of your belly button to the size of a car tire.
Sphynx Cats Are Surprisingly Sweet and Cuddly
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Sphynx cats may look like mangled bags of brains. HowStuffWorks talks to people who love them to find out why these cats are the friendliest felines.
The Ford Edsel Failed, But Why?
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Ford whipped the public into a frenzy back in 1957 with its marketing campaign for the Edsel, "the car of the future." The Edsel was supposed to be everything American car buyers wanted. But - for many, many reasons - it was a terrible flop.
Why Does the Shower Curtain Billow in on Me?
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Has this ever happened to you? You're blissfully showering away when suddenly something slimy grabs your leg. It's the curtain, and it's not letting go.
'Mad Honey' Comes From Bees That Gather This Specific Nectar
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There's a peculiar type of honey, called mad honey, that contains a neurotoxin. In small doses, it can cause hallucinations, but in large amounts, the substance can be highly poisonous. Over the centuries, people have used it as a medicinal drug, a recreational drug and even a bioweapon.
Bambino Cat: The Munchkin-Sphynx Hybrid Making Waves
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Think of a cat with a wrinkly, hairless body and short, stubby legs. Now picture it bouncing around like a curious little gremlin. That peculiar feline is the Bambino cat, a breed that's drawing both fans and critics for its one-of-a-kind looks and big personality.
1953-1956 Jeep
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Kaiser-Frazer purchased Willys-Overland in 1953, and the Jeep went with it. Learn more about Jeeps from the mid- to late-1950s with photographs.
Darth Vader, This Is Your Life...
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Dark warrior, star pilot, statesman, enforcer, saber master, leader, a bad mammer-jammer - all words that could be used to describe the Dark Lord of the Sith. Who is Darth Vader really? Well, Darth Vader, this is your life.
How Well Do You Know Your '90s Baseball Trivia?
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The '90s saw home runs on the rise and "The Evil Empire" return as the New York Yankees rose back to prominence. Do you know what else occurred in the world of baseball throughout the decade? Take this quiz and find out.
Do You Remember These Old Canadian TV Shows?
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Canadian TV is known for being creative and for showing off the beauty of the country. Think you've watched enough of it to recognize a show from a screenshot? Find out by taking this quiz!