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The Salty History of Swearing Like a Sailor
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Ever heard anyone say, "He swears like a sailor"? Why do sailors get singled out for being extra-profane? Because there's a long, colorful history behind it.
Hagfish: This Eel-like Slime Machine Is a Predator's Nightmare
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The elusive hagfish is a master at hiding in holes and crevices, but its main defense is its ability to release a noxious, suffocating and sometimes poisonous slime when attacked.
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)
5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Belly Button
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HowStuffWorks explores little-know facts about belly buttons, like why there is lint inside and why some people don't have a navel.
Dive Inside the Weird World of the Ocean Sunfish
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The sunfish is one of the gentle giants of the sea. HowStuffWorks explains how why it loves sunbathing, dining on crabs and taking deep ocean dives.
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.
Are personal watercraft destroying the planet?
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Personal watercraft destroying the environment is a cause for major concern. Learn about personal watercraft destroying the environment.
Do all creatures sleep?
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Are you wondering do all creatures sleep? Check out this article and learn if all creatures sleep and other information on the sleep cycle.
Do You Know Which Phylum These Animals Belong To?
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Get ready to put your knowledge of biology to the ultimate test! Try to match all of these animals to their correct phylum with this science quiz!
How Perfume Works
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Perfume is any substance that you wear and that smells. There are no requirements for it to smell good. Learn more about perfume at HowStuffWorks.