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Why do cougars scream?
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Cougars scream during mating season to attract the opposite sex. Learn how cougars scream and why humans don't hear these cougar screams too often.
The Giant of Kandahar: A Redheaded Monster of Mythical Proportions
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The Giant of Kandahar tale tells of U.S. military personnel encountering a massive, red-haired humanoid in the mountains of Afghanistan.
Mexico's Giant Crystal Cave Is Beautiful But Deadly
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Massive gypsum crystals were discovered beneath Mexico's Sierra de Naica Mountain in very inhospitable environs - to humans anyway.
How the Googleplex Works
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The Googleplex is Google's main headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. The facility shows the Google culture. Find out more about the Googleplex.
Fallingwater Is Considered Frank Lloyd Wright's Masterpiece. Here's Why
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Set over Bear Run, a tributary of the Youghiogheny River in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, Fallingwater is perhaps the architect's best-known work.
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.
Why Is It Colder at the Top of a Mountain Than It Is at Sea Level?
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Air temperature is colder on top of a mountain than at sea level, but if heat rises how is this possible? Learn about air temperature in this article.
How to Plan a Rock Garden
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Rock gardens combine stone and plants to re-create a mountain slope in your own back yard. Learn all about these unique gardens.
Rhodonite: A Mineral of Love, Roses and Eagles
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The rose-red mineral rhodonite was first discovered in the 1790s in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Today it's found globally and is associated with compassion, love and healing.
How Drifting Works
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Drifting is a style of racing that was born on the mountain roads of Japan in the 1990s. Learn about drifting and find out how drift racing competitions work.