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Can You Name All 6 New England States?
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New England is one of the most historic and scenic regions of the United States. Nestled in the northeastern corner of the country, the New England region played an important role in the founding of the United States.
This Science Experiment Will Run for 500 Years
Scientists started an experiment back in 2014 that will run for 500 years. The first results were recently published. So, what have they found so far?
Did people initially think the duckbill platypus was a hoax?
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The duckbill platypus is said to be created from spare animal parts. Learn if people first thought the duckbill platypus was a hoax at HowStuffWorks.
Can we use microbes to fight disease?
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It's true that some microbes can wreak havoc on your body, but we can use good microbes to fight disease. Learn more on HowStuffWorks.
Spotify Playlists Have Gone to the Dogs ... and Cats ... and Hamsters
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Spotify now has custom playlists for your furry friends (and your favorite iguanas, too). HowStuffWorks gets on board with this 'pawfect' idea.
Yellow Jacket vs. Wasp Identification Tips
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When a buzzing insect makes a beeline for your picnic, it’s tempting to call it a wasp. But in yellow jacket vs. wasp comparisons, there are key differences worth noting.
10 Weird Birds That Could Pass for Pixar Characters
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The avian world is full of wonder, but some species stand out as truly unusual. From strange seabirds to flightless creatures that look like dinosaurs, these are the weird birds that have us doing double-takes.
Freshwater Jellyfish Are Too Tiny to Sting Humans
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Freshwater jellyfish may sound like an oxymoron—because jellyfish live in the ocean, right? Not all of them. Craspedacusta sowerbii, also called the peach blossom jellyfish, thrives in rivers, lakes and even gravel pits.
Where Do Potatoes Originate From? Not Ireland
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Where do potatoes originate from? The question takes us back thousands of years to the high plains of South America.
Aromatherapy: Clove
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Clove can be used in aromatherapy preparations to soothe sore muscles or to fight infections when applied to the skin. Learn about this essential oil.