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17.6 Million Americans Still Lack Access to Healthy Food
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The number of Americans living in food deserts has decreased, but there's still a long way to go before everyone has access to healthy food.
Arizona's Grand Falls Gushes to Life Again
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Arizona isn't all desert. Take Grand Falls, aka "Chocolate Falls." It is dry most of the year, but when it rains, this waterfall pours.
Are meerkats immune to poison?
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Meerkats immune to poison aren't rare in the Kalahari Desert -- they've evolved to resist snake and scorpion venom. Read about the meerkats immunity.
Tiny Stilts for Some Ants, Amputated Legs for Others. Here's Why.
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Scientists studied ant tracking by putting them on stilts. Learn more about the ants on stilts study in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Hottest Place on Earth and 9 Scorching Contenders
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When challenged to name the hottest place on Earth, sprawling desert environments like Death Valley or the African Sahara probably spring to mind. However, extreme heat nearly matching those examples can occur on five continents, and some of these hottest places are even densely populated by humans.
Meet the World's Smallest, Toughest Owl
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These tiny owls weigh less than a golf ball but kill poisonous scorpions for dinner. HowStuffWorks looks at the tiny desert-dwelling elf owl.
How long can a camel go without water?
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Camels store water effectively and can easily handle harsh desert conditions. Learn why camels store water, and how long they can go without water.
Wile E. Coyote Never Had a Chance Against Roadrunner
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The cartoon Roadrunner beep-beeped his way through the desert, outfoxing Wile E. Coyote every time, but the real bird can run up to 27 mph.
The Thorny Devil Collects Drinking Water Without Moving
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Australia's thorny devil, Moloch horridus, looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. You might not be surprised that it's also called the "devil lizard" or "mountain devil."
What Is the Atacama Skeleton, and Why Is It So Controversial?
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The Atacama skeleton has sparked intense controversy and, based on its appearance, speculation of alien origin since its discovery in 2003. But what is the real story behind this little skeleton?