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The Blue Whale Is One of the Loudest Animals on Earth
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Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. Despite their large size, blue whales manage to be fairly elusive, so there's a lot about them we don't know yet.
Huntsman Spider: Harmless to Humans Despite 12-in. Leg Span
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The huntsman spider is one of the fastest and most agile arachnids on the planet. The species is often confused with tarantulas because of the hairy bodies, but their distinguishing trait is their long, angular, crab-like legs that help them move forward and sideways quickly.
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.
Spider Monkeys Are the Trapeze Artists of the Treetops
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Spider monkeys, an endangered species, are the largest monkeys in the Americas and live in the forest canopy, where they swing through the trees with the greatest of ease.
Is Guava the Superfood You're Not Eating?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the health benefits of the guava fruit and leaves.
The Ultimate Spice Quiz
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Whether you love cooking or you simply love your plants, there are some spices you should definitely know about. Can you tell us the names of these spices from a clue and some pictures? Let's find out.
The Sumatran Orangutan Faces Large-scale Habitat Loss
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The Sumatran orangutan, scientifically named Pongo abelii, inhabits the lush rainforests of Sumatra. These arboreal primates, known as "persons of the forest" in Malay, are highly intelligent and share close genetic ties with humans.
Lychee Is an Underrated — but Seriously Sweet — Fruit
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You might have seen lychees at an international farmers market and not known they were lychees. The dark red fruit looks a bit like raspberries and are packed with sugar.
Jackfruit Is a Stinky, but Otherwise, Perfect Fruit
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Jackfruit's smell is notorious. But get past that and HowStuffWorks explains why it's versatile, easy to grow and packs a nutritional punch.
Hammerhead Worms Are Toxic, Invasive and Even Cannibalistic
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Hammerhead worms are toxic but not particularly dangerous - unless, of course, you eat too many of them.