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The Largest Flying Bird Varies by Wingspan, Height and Weight
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Flightless species of birds (such as ostriches, which are the largest living birds) tend to outsize any of the largest birds in the sky. Bigger sizes, while a liability in the air, can keep flightless birds safer on land.
How Is Barometric Pressure Measured and Why?
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Weather forecasters can tell what the weather will be by reading the barometric pressure, but how does it work?
The Coldest Country in the World Is Below Freezing, on Average
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Over our long history, humans have managed to thrive in a wide range of climates, from the very hot to the very cold. The modern world is different in many ways from the ancient, but we still live pretty much all over, in places that are sweltering and places that are absolutely frigid.
Are Unicorns Real? Proof, Theories and Lore
Would they be a mating display? A fierce weapon to defend against lions?
Arrival of European Breeds Wiped Out Native American Dogs
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Ancient American dogs were almost completely wiped out when the Europeans arrived. HowStuffWorks looks at the lasting legacy they did leave behind.
The Most Dangerous Bear and 9 Others to Give a Wide Berth
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Bears are incredible creatures, but they can also be some of the most dangerous animals on the planet. While even the most dangerous bear will typically avoid humans, under the right (or wrong!) circumstances, it can become aggressive, especially if it feels threatened or if you're in its territory.
How Will You Do on This Tough, Irritating Geography Quiz?
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Our world is full of fantastic and interesting mountains, lakes, cities, and other geographical landmarks. Grab your passport and see if you can master this tough and strange geography quiz!
Famous Urban Legends Quiz
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How much do you know about ghoulish myths from around the world? Take this quiz to find out!
How Vladimir Lenin Took Russia From Romanov Rule to Communist U.S.S.R.
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In a quest to build a socialist country that morphed into a communist society, Vladamir Lenin and the Bolsheviks executed and imprisoned hundreds of thousands, and starved millions more.
How Tetris Went From Soviet Mind Game to Smash Hit
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Tetris was developed during the Cold War by a puzzle-happy programmer working for the Russian Academy of Sciences. So how did this addictive game break free of the Iron Curtain?