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Will the Real Brachiosaurus Please Stand Up?
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Brachiosaurus has been portrayed in popular culture many times, but the representations of this mysterious dinosaur are largely based on another massive dino called Giraffatitan brancai.
How Deinonychus Upended the Way We Look at Dinosaurs
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The 1964 discovery of Deinonychus in southern Montana was groundbreaking for many reasons, mostly because it helped prove that birds are direct descendants of dinosaurs.
African Animal Pictures
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Many kinds of animals are native only to Africa. Check out these African animal pictures at HowStuffWorks.
What If You Drink Saltwater?
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It's all fun and games when you're on a deserted island. But eventually you're going to get really thirsty. How bad can glugging seawater be?
All About the Hoop Snake: Separating Fact From Fiction
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The hoop snake, a creature of legend, has captivated imaginations for generations with its alleged behavior. Said to grasp its tail in its mouth, forming a perfect hoop, this serpent supposedly rolls like a wheel at incredible speeds, chasing down its prey.
The Reclusive Gila Monster Packs a Venomous Punch
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The Gila monster is the most venomous lizard on U.S. soil. But despite the fact that its bite can be debilitating, its venom can also save lives.
The Serval Stands Tall and Jumps Like A Champion
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Servals have long legs and necks, which allow them to spot prey over the tall grasses of the savanna, but their huge ears give them their best weapon - an acute sense of hearing.
What Is Lent, and Why Do Christians Give Up Something for It?
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Christians often 'give up something for Lent' but why? What is the real reason behind the season?
How Did Weasels Get Such a Bad Rap?
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Weasels are cute little rodents, but they have a reputation for being one of the worst of the mammals. HowStuffWorks explains how they got a bad rap.
Fisher Cats: Tough Guys of the Weasel World
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HowStuffWorks looks at the world of the mysterious fisher cat, which actually isn't a cat at all but rather a tough member of the weasel family.