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Cyclone vs. Hurricane: Differences Between These Major Storms
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Both are destructive storms that can pack powerful winds and devastating storm surge. So how are they different? Or are they?
Get Rid of Your Retractable Dog Leash, Stat!
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If you walk your dog on a retractable dog leash, you need to read this article before you or your dog wind up hurt. HowStuffWorks explains.
Do mice really love cheese?
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If you're plagued by rodents, the only sure way to catch them, right? Learn if mice really love cheese at HowStuffWorks.
What If Everyone in the World Recycled?
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If you don't recycle, you should. If you do recycle, you should do more. And what if everybody in the world started to recycle? At the very least, it would help us attack that enormous plastic patch in the middle of the ocean.
Are you safe from lightning if the skies are clear?
In the days of Ancient Greece, it was easy enough to chalk up a bolt from the blue to Zeus, the great curmudgeon of Mt. Olympus. But while Ancient Greeks probably never felt safe from their grumpy god, today we know a bit more about lightning safety.
When Life Hands You Persimmons, Make Hoshigaki
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Originally a method of preserving the fall harvest for winter, hoshigaki (Japanese for dried persimmon) is a centuries-old Japanese delicacy.
Wood Roach vs. Cockroach: Which Are You Dealing With?
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Spotting a roach can trigger immediate alarm but not all roaches are the same. While wood roaches might startle you, they aren't the same threat as German or American cockroaches.
White Spotted Jellyfish: Cute Until They Become Invasive
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You’ve probably seen them in aquarium tanks or floating just offshore—those milky, gelatinous blobs with polka dots and long, frilly arms. Meet the white spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata), a tropical jellyfish invader that's turning up far from home.
10 Weirdest Fish in the World: Batfish, Hairy Frogfish, and More
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Earth’s oceans are home to some seriously strange swimmers. From fish with transparent heads to bottom dwellers that pack an electric punch, the weirdest fish in the world come in all shapes and sizes.
10 Rare Sharks Lurking in the Deep Blue
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The ocean hides some astonishing predators, and the rare sharks on this list include some that rank among the least-seen and most-threatened species on Earth.