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Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater

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HowStuffWorks looks at penguins, the tuxedoed swimming birds who mate for life and swim like Olympic champs.

5 Rare Parasites Found in the Human Body

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Rare parasites can be creepy. We're willing to bet that you'd go to almost any length to avoid spending time with the five rare parasites.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Indian Corn

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We've compiled everything you ever wanted to know about indian corn in this article. Learn about indian corn at HowStuffWorks.

Wile E. Coyote Never Had a Chance Against Roadrunner

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The cartoon Roadrunner beep-beeped his way through the desert, outfoxing Wile E. Coyote every time, but the real bird can run up to 27 mph.

5 Tips for Canning Tomatoes

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Tips for canning tomatoes can save your family money. Visit HowStuffWorks to find 5 tips for canning tomatoes.

The Slowest Animal in the World and 15 Fellow Slowpokes

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The animal kingdom is home to some truly slow-moving creatures that take life at a leisurely pace. The slowest animal in the world uses sluggish movements that require less energy, which is crucial for animals with limited food resources. Being so slow that they look completely still is a good strategy to hide from vicious predators.

How Carmine, the Red Dye Made From Bugs, Makes It Into Your Food

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Carmine, a natural red dye also known as cochineal extract, is indeed made from the crushed bodies of the cochineal bug. And it provides the color for many of the foods we eat.

If at First You Don't Succeed, Try Tripe Again

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Humans have been cooking and eating tripe for centuries. Think you can stomach it? HowStuffWorks takes a look at how to prep and cook this beef offal.

12 Nocturnal Animals: List of Creatures That Thrive at Night

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When the sun goes down, an entirely different set of creatures comes to life. This nocturnal animals list highlights some of the world’s most amazing night animals, from skilled hunters with heightened senses to creatures that use the cover of darkness to avoid predators.

Biggest Snakes in the World by Length and by Weight

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While you may not want to encounter one on a hike, there's no denying that snakes are magnificent creatures - no matter how big or small they are. But when it comes to the biggest snakes in the world, nature truly knows no bounds.

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