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9 Big Hairy Facts About Gorillas
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HowStuffWorks looks at the elusive and powerful gorilla, of which there are two species, the Eastern gorilla and the Western gorilla.
Which trees hold up best during a natural disaster?
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In a natural disaster, a tree won't always hold up against wind and rain. To withstand a disaster, a tree must be strong, so learn which fit the bill.
How Fire Tornadoes Work
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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?
Why Do Raccoons Wash Their Food?
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It appears that thieving raccoons wash food when they dine near a body of water. Learn why raccoons wash food, and what this behavior really means.
Why Do We Decorate With Holly at Christmas?
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Holly adorns houses all over the world during the holiday season, but why do we decorate with it? Find out why its crimson berries are so closely associated with the holidays.
How to Find Eco-friendly Products
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What's the smartest step you can take to help reduce pollution and live in a more sustainable way?
What Makes Bog Bodies Different From Desert Mummies?
What makes peat bogs so perfect at preserving human remains? We look at what's behind these waterlogged areas of decaying plant matter.
How Workers Compensation Works
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Workers compensation helps workers who are injured on the job. Learn how workers compensation works and about disability benefits and vocational rehabilitation.
Are bamboo floors really green?
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Green bamboo flooring is all the rave in these days of global warming. But how green is green bamboo flooring really?
10 Ways to Be Tax Exempt
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It isn't easy to become tax exempt, but it sure can make April 15 less stressful. So what type of organization qualifies?