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A Giant Tortoise Lives in the 'Galápagos of the Indian Ocean'
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By the time the oldest human dies, odds are there's a giant tortoise out there somewhere who'll live twice as long as they did. Hailing from the Indian Ocean and the Galapagos islands, giant tortoises have been one of the most durable and long-living species for centuries upon centuries.
Tattoos: Telling a Story of Self-esteem?
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A study investigating tattoos and well-being in college students found a link between self-esteem and tattoos. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
How a Brinicle Works
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Underwater icicles, also called brinicles or sea stalactites, form when super-cold brine meets normal seawater. The sub-zero phenomenon can kill some sea life.
Did cars ever have external combustion engines?
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Did cars ever have external combustion engines? Find out if external combustion engines have ever being used to power automobiles at HowStuffWorks.
Were Witches Really Burned at the Stake in Salem?
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The infamous Salem witch trials show what mass hysteria can do. But were those falsely accused witches really burned at the stake?
Will you die if you never sleep?
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Sleep deprivation can have many side effects, but is death one of them? Find out if you can die if you never sleep at HowStuffWorks.
What's It Like Inside a Kangaroo's Pouch?
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Though it's true that joeys poop in their mother's pouch, also known as the marsupium, it's still a pretty cozy place to spend the first few months of life.
Liger vs. Tigon: Same Kinds of Parents, Very Different Qualities
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When it comes to hybrid big cats, the battle of liger vs. tigon roars louder than a lion's call across the savanna. Both are hybrid offspring of lions and tigers, two of the most powerful big cats on Earth.
How Google Earth Works
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Google Earth is a popular online mapping program that is free to download. Find out how Google Earth works and learn about Google Earth's basic functions.
Crusades
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Crusades were a series of military campaigns that the Christian countries of Europe waged to conquer the Holy Land from the Muslims.