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Pistol Shrimp: The Fastest Gun in the Sea
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The pistol shrimp is feared in the ocean for its ability to hit a prey with air bubbles that travel 82 feet per second, pop at 218 decibels and deliver 8,000 degrees Fahrenheit of heat.
Ghostly, Adorable Dumbo Octopus Spotted by Deep Sea Rover
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HowStuffWorks shines a light into the deep ocean to look at the Dumbo octopus.
Fur Trout: The Cold, Hard Truth About Furry Fish
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Have you ever heard of the fur trout? From the Great Lakes Region to the Arkansas River, surprising reports of these unusual fish (also known as the beaver trout) have fascinated fishermen and cryptid enthusiasts alike for generations.
How Bioluminescent Jellyfish Get Their Signature Glow
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In the deep ocean where sunlight fades to black, a strange glow pulses through the water.
Can You Guess These Book Titles From A Single Sentence Summary?
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You may be a book lover, but can you guess these classics from a single sentence? See if you can read your way to a perfect score with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Can you survive this urban legends quiz?
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People love scary stories, so it makes sense that many places around the country are rich with spooky and strange urban legends. How well do you know your tall tales? Turn on the light before you test your spooky knowledge with this hair-raising quiz!
How Wendigoes Work
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It's a 15-foot man-beast with glowing eyes, doglike teeth, a long tongue and no lips. Gray skin sags off its skeletal frame. We're talking about the wendigo. And it's coming to get you.
The Ultimate Penguin Quiz
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Penguins are creatures you see in the zoo or in nature movies, unless you happen to have been part of an expedition to the North Pole. Take this quiz to learn a little more about these flightless birds.
The Slender Parrot Snake Can Grow to More Than 5 Feet Long
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Today, we're going to talk about a snake that glides through the trees of Central and South America: the parrot snake: These slender, vibrant creatures might look delicate, but they're expert hunters with some cool adaptations that help them thrive in the tropical forests.
The Largest Insect in the World Is the Size of a Sparrow
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Insects are everywhere, from the deepest jungles to your backyard. They may even make some unwanted cameo appearances in your kitchen. Ideally, those bugs would be smaller and less intimidating than the world's largest insect - a supersized creature you'll have to see to believe.