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How Deinonychus Upended the Way We Look at Dinosaurs
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The 1964 discovery of Deinonychus in southern Montana was groundbreaking for many reasons, mostly because it helped prove that birds are direct descendants of dinosaurs.
How Nurse Sharks Work
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Nurse sharks are mellow, sluggish sharks that hover above the ocean floor. See why nurse sharks don't have that much in common with great whites.
What's the difference between a penguin and a puffin?
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The difference between penguins and puffins involves habitat and means of transportation. Learn more about the difference between penguins and puffins.
Rambutan Is the 'Hairier' Cousin of the Lychee Fruit
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Its name is a derivative of a Mayan word for "hair" and by the looks of it you can see why. But how do you eat a rambutan and what does it taste like?
So, the American Alligator Can Climb Trees ... How Terrifying
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The American alligator is the second-largest reptile in North America, falling just slightly behind its cousin, the American crocodile.
Ridiculous History: The Emu War
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In this installment of ridiculous history, we see what happens when emus go up against farmers. Learn more about the emu war at HowStuffWorks Now.
6 Famous Paintings That Hold Hidden Messages
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Painters love to include hidden symbols and meanings inside works. Here are six famous pieces with hidden messages you may have missed.
Yes, Female Praying Mantises Do Eat Their Mates
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The praying mantis is a powerful predator, and not as robotic (or as romantic!) as it seems.
Are bamboo floors really green?
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Green bamboo flooring is all the rave in these days of global warming. But how green is green bamboo flooring really?
Can You Identify the Animal From Its Paws?
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From cute and cuddly to ferocious and fierce, these animals have paws that should tell you exactly what they are. Are you familiar enough with their pads and claws to tell them apart?