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Bobcats Are Back From the Brink (and Possibly in Your Backyard)
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Bobcat populations were down in the 1980s, but restrictions on hunting and trapping have brought them back. HowStuffWorks checks out these cool cats.
Why Does the U.S. House of Representatives Have Only 435 Seats?
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That's about one House member for every 761,169 people, which is far less representative than when the nation was founded. How can that be changed?
Can You Identify All These Police Vehicles?
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All police vehicles are not created equal. Can you tell which vehicle is under the flashing red and blue lights that are going to put a crimp in your day - or save the day?
How Earthworms Work
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Earthworms aren't just good for fish bait. Read about earthworm anatomy, reproduction and life as an earthworm at HowStuffWorks.
The Cleanest Lakes in the U.S. Aren't the Same as the Clearest
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American lakes are a vital feature of the country's landscape and cultural identity; from the Great Lakes in the Upper Penninsula to the picturesque Ozarks of the Midwest, citizens have flocked to these large freshwater sources for trade, natural resources and top-notch recreational activities.
Can You Name All of These American Wildflowers?
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Tom Petty said, "You belong among the wildflowers." But would you be able to name them if you saw them in an image? Check out the ones we've put together, and see how well you know the wildflowers of America!
Railroads of the 1990s
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Railroads of the 1990s explains the history of American railroads through the 1990s. Learn about the history of railroads of the 1990s.
How Spring Training Works
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Do you know how spring training works? Learn how spring training works at HowStuffWorks.
How the Tesla Powerwall Works
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There's no question that people are interested in solar energy. The problem has been how to store it. Could the much-hyped Powerwall home battery change that scenario?
10 Memorable Meteor Crashes
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Hundred of meteors fly across the sky every night, but only a few make it to Earth. Learn about 10 memorable meteor crashes that left an impression.