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Convergent Evolution: When a Good Idea Moves Between Species

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Organisms not related to each other can develop similar physical attributes without even exchanging notes.

Holy Tapioca Balls! It's Boba Tea

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The phenomenon known as boba, or bubble tea, originated with a flash of inspiration and a whole bunch of experimentation to become the super-funky drink we love today.

Can We Guess What Province You Live in Based on How You Speak?

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Is it a métro or a subway? Do you use utensils or do you call it cutlery? These are just a few examples of Canadian speech regionalisms - what can your speech patterns tell us about where you're from?

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.

Opus 40: Harvey Fite's Bluestone Sculpture Park in Upstate NY

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Opus 40 is a 6.5-acre (2.6-hectare) earthwork sculpture that was hand-cut and created by artist Harvey Fite over a 37-year period. So how did he do it?

Taking Up Two Parking Spaces Is Clearly Horrible, But May Not Be Illegal

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Is it illegal for one car to take up two parking spaces? Learn more about the intricacies of this breach of parking etiquette on HowStuffWorks.

How Did 'Fido' Become the Default Name for a Dog?

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Why is Fido shorthand for a friendly dog? Learn more about the origins of the dog name Fido in this HowStuffWorks article.

Going Micro: Tiny Weddings on the Rise

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Wedding guest lists are getting smaller - and not just because weddings are getting more expensive. Brides and grooms have different expectations for weddings, especially post-pandemic.

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