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How Uranium Glass Got Its Glow On

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Glass that glows? You bet. And that glow comes from a source you wouldn't believe. Uranium, the same radioactive ore now used to power commercial nuclear reactors.

How Juliane Koepcke Survived the Crash of LANSA Flight 508

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On Christmas Eve in 1971, a young woman's life changed forever when she found herself plummeting through the sky in the midst of a thunderstorm. That woman was Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a tragic plane crash in the Peruvian rainforest.

The Tiger Snake Has a Vicious Bite to Subdue Prey

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The tiger snake, known for its distinctive banding and potent venom, is among the most venomous in the world. Found across various regions of southern Australia, including several offshore islands, tiger snakes have adapted to a wide range of environments, from wetlands to forests.

Every Kind of Taipan Snake to Avoid in Australia

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The taipan snake is one of the most venomous snake species in the world, with an intimidating reputation and an arsenal of potent venom.

How to Start a Fire In Your Backyard

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To make a bonfire in your backyard, build a teepee with logs as a base and tinder in the center. Learn how to make a bonfire in your backyard in this article.

Fear of Dogs Is Real But Treatable

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To most people dogs are sweet and cuddly, but for some, they're terrifying. HowStuffWorks looks at treatments to get over dog phobias.

Sea Cucumber: Animal or Vegetable?

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What is a sea cucumber? HowStuffWorks looks at these strange sea creatures.

5 Reasons Geckos Are the Coolest Lizards

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Geckos have abilities that definitely take lizardhood up a notch.

Elk Are Huge, Aggressive and Unpredictable

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Elk are some of the most majestic animals in the world, but also some of the most aggressive. HowStuffWorks looks at the territorial elk.

Booze-makers Become Germ-busters to Help Stop COVID-19

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As COVID-19 rages around the world, distilleries quickly ramp up the switch from booze to hand sanitizer in an all-out effort to curb the spread.

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