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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.
Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?
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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.
5 Black-Red-Yellow Flag Designs Around the World
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The black-red-yellow flag color combination has roots dating back to the 13th century. The flag of the Holy Roman Empire, an imperial banner used by the Holy Roman Emperor, featured a black eagle with a red beak and red claws on top of a golden background.