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Should we bring extinct species back to life?
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De-extinction is a controversial topic. Find out the pros and cons of bringing extinct species back to life at HowStuffWorks.
Can an Electric Eel Kill You?
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Electric eels actually aren't eels at all, but they certainly are electric. Their shock can kill animals in surrounding waters, but could it take down a human?
The Glass Frog Diverts Its Blood Flow to Activate Invisibility
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If you've ever seen a frog with skin so see-through you can spot its organs, you’ve stumbled into the world of the glass frog. Found mostly in Central and South America, these wild little amphibians belong to the family Centrolenidae. The glass frog's transparent skin makes it a marvel of evolution, not one of your average tree frogs.
Newcastle Funnel-web: Just 1 of 3 Deadly Sydney Funnel-web Spiders
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If you think you've seen a funnel-web spider before, think again. The Newcastle funnel-web isn't just a bigger version of the spiders you've heard about from Sydney. It's Atrax christenseni, a newly identified species that's separate from the classic Sydney funnel-web spider, Atrax robustus.
10 Traits That Make Insects Survivors
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If people had exoskeletons and wings maybe they'd be around forever, too. HowStuffWorks looks at 10 traits that make insects survivors.
Good Hair Days: A Case of Good Chemistry
A chemist can explain hair types and know what makes the difference between a good and bad hair day. Learn about chemistry and hair types.
How to Use DNA Testing for Genealogy Research
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Using DNA for genealogy research is becoming more commonplace. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about using DNA for genealogy research.
Can You Name These Movies That Are 40 Years Old in 2020?
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Before the decade of big hair, New Wave music and Reaganomics was in full swing, these flicks were enthralling (and in some cases, boring) audiences across the country. How many can you correctly identify?
Can You Name the Movie Musical From an Image?
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The colorful costumes. The catchy show tunes. What's not to love about a boisterous big-screen musical? But how many of the following can you identify from one single screenshot?
Will a Turkey Really Drown If It Looks Up During a Rainstorm?
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Some say that during a rainstorm, turkeys will stare up at the sky with their beaks hanging open, transfixed, until they drown. Is this really true?