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Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage

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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.

The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom

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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.

Can Dogs Lose Their Ability to Smell?

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It's not uncommon for older dogs to lose their sight or even their hearing as they age. But can they lose their ability to smell, too?

What's So Delightful About Turkish Delight?

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A favorite treat in British children's stories of the past, Turkish delight might be an unfamiliar taste to American readers. So, what is it like and how do you make it?

Do Plants Make Music?

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Machines can translate some of the biological functions of plants into synthesizer sounds. But are these synthesized translations the same thing as music?

Call the Coconut Crab a Crustacean on Steroids

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Coconut crabs are the world's largest land-dwelling arthropods. HowStuffWorks looks at these monstrous crustaceans that dwarf many other crabs and are native to the islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans.

Can You Jump-start a Hybrid Car?

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Generally, hybrid vehicles can be jump-started just like regular cars with a gas engine. You just have to ensure you locate the right battery.

How Do Animals Survive Major Storms?

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Miraculously many animals are able to ride out some of Mother Nature's most powerful storms. HowStuffWorks looks at just how they do it.

How a Lone Sculptor Gave New Faces to Injured Soldiers of WWI

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Anna Coleman Ladd made masks for soldiers badly injured in WWI. HowStuffWorks looks at how this heroic woman's work changed lives.

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