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How Being a Reality Show Contestant Really Works
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Many people want to be on reality shows but don't necessarily know what it entails. Learn what being a reality show contestant takes at HowStuffWorks.
Squirrels Actually Organize Their Nut Hoard — Here's Why
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Fall is in full swing and that means squirrels are busy hoarding nuts for winter. So how do they remember where they buried them?
Inland Taipan: Most Venomous Snake in the World
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Today, we're diving into the world of the most venomous snake on the planet: the inland taipan. This slithery predator isn't just the most dangerous in terms of venom strength; it's also a highly specialized creature that has adapted to life in some of the harshest environments on Earth.
New Ruling Cracks Down on Emotional Support Animals on Planes
Some airline passengers have tried to skip paying pet fees by claiming their dogs, cats or even pigs are emotional support animals. But a new ruling has put an end to that.
Climate Change Threatens the Moai of Easter Island
The statues of Easter Island have stood for over 800 years. See how climate change and rising seas are affecting them with HowStuffWorks.
A Pit Viper Snake Can 'See' You, Even in the Dark
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Pit vipers also carry venom in twin glands behind their eyes, delivered through movable fangs that can be folded up against the roof of their mouth.
Why You Should Totally Dig Prairie Dogs
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These chunky little guys aren't dogs at all. They're actually part of the rodent family and they're shockingly smart.
Dangers of Sleep Apnea
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Sleep apnea causes patients to actually stop breathing periodically throughout the night. Learn about the silent dangers of sleep apnea.
The Hardest True or False General Knowledge Quiz You'll Take This Year
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Think you are a genius when it comes to general knowledge? See if you can take on 50/50 odds with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Reading the Rails: What Was the Hobo Code?
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Hoboes were a widely displaced brotherhood who illegally hopped trains and journeyed across the country, taking odd jobs wherever they could find them. The hobo code helped them survive.