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Saltwater Crocodile: Enormous and Dangerously Patient
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The saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, is the largest living reptile on Earth, and it rules the waters from northern Australia to Southeast Asia. These massive reptiles are often called "salties" and can grow to incredible sizes, with large male saltwater crocodiles sometimes reaching lengths of up to 7 meters (23 feet).
Why Is the Ocean Different Colors in Different Places?
Ocean water is not actually blue, but appears in different shades for many reasons.
State-funded Funerals: What Happens to the Unclaimed Dead?
Cities have protocols for making sure everyone has an eternal resting place. HowStuffWorks looks at how cities bury their unclaimed dead.
Could Breadfruit Be the Next Superfood?
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Breadfruit is a staple fruit that grows in the tropics has the potential to provide food security to millions. So what exactly is it and who's eating it?
Noob or Not? How Much Do You Know About Fortnite?
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Described by The New Yorker as a cross between Minecraft and "The Hunger Games," this video game is insanely popular among teens (and others). Are you a pro?
The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan
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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.
10 Least Diverse States in the U.S.
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If you're looking for diversity in the United States, you're not alone. Researchers, policymakers and businesses alike want to understand how populations vary in terms of race, religion, culture, language, education and more.
Do Japanese monkeys season their food?
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Japanese monkeys seasoning food might sound odd, but some use saltwater for taste. Learn how researchers discovered Japanese monkeys seasoning food.
Amethystine Python: Australia's Largest Native Snake
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The highly adaptable amethystine python is a nocturnal predator that's able to make itself at home in tropical rainforest, mountains and other landscapes.
25 Animals That Start With 'N'
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With over 1.5 million different species living on our planet, there is no shortage of interesting ways to categorize them into groups. Most of the unique creatures on the following list are not closely related, except for the fact they are all animals that start with "n."