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The Sea Snake Can Be More Venomous Than Rattlesnakes

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There are more than 50 species of snakes that live in the seas. Some are super venomous and they can zip through the water with ease.

10 Extinct Hominids

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Decades of fossil discoveries have revealed much about the extinct members of our hominid family tree, but we're far from having all the answers. What have we learned from some of these fascinating finds?

7 of the Largest Crocodiles Ever Measured

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One of the largest crocodiles ever was so big that one website called the species "bus-sized."

What's the Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams?

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Think sweet potatoes and yams are the same? Think again. These two tubers are totally different. Yams aren't even potatoes.

Alaska's Kodiak Bear Is One of the Planet's Biggest

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Kodiak bears are some of the largest bears in the world and live only in the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska.

10 History-making Moments of 2008

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20 Memorable Moments of the 21st Century So Far

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The world has come a long way since we were prepping for Y2K. We've witnessed some major moments since then. HowStuffWorks looks at 20 big ones.

Which of These Animals Does Not Belong With the Others?

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Millions of animals exist in the world. Reptiles, mammals, fish and insects all coexist with us. How are they alike? How are they different? Take our quiz, and see if you know the answers!

11 of the Cutest Animals — And Why Humans Love Them

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What makes an animal cute? In a 2016 article published in "Trends in Cognitive Sciences," researchers found that cuteness plays an important role in the infant-caregiver relationship. The world's cutest animals have features that tug on their parents' heartstrings (and increase their brain activity).

Horseshoe Crabs Endangered by Biomedical Bloodletting

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Horseshoe crabs are a valuable commodity to the biomedical industry, which is not helping their chances of survival. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

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