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How do meerkat groups choose a dominant female?
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A meerkat dominant female is the mastermind behind reproduction in her mob. Read about the meerkat dominant female and her alpha female behavior.
Can a Turtle Outgrow Its Shell?
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Turtle shells help protect the reptiles from predators and allow some to move quickly through the water. Find out if a turtle can outgrow its shell.
Why do wildebeests spend their whole lives migrating in a circle?
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Wildebeest migration involves nearly one million wildebeests walking 1,000 miles in search of food. Read about wildebeest migration, an arduous trek.
World War II Timeline
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World War II was a conflict built from festering resentments after World War I. Learn about World War II and the Holocaust with timelines and images.
1960-1961 Plymouth Fury
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The 1960-1961 Plymouth Fury attempted to build on the success of late 1950s Fury models. See pictures and a profile of the 1960-1961 Plymouth Fury.
1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 Avanti II
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The Avanti II was created when Leo Newman and Nate Altman bought the Avanti name and manufacture from Studebaker. Learn about this custom luxury car.
Does the Jackalope Really Roam the State of Wyoming?
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Legend says that jackalopes roam the plains of Wyoming and even like to sing campfire songs. How much truth is there to this mythical creature?
4 Wild Ways Scientists Have Innovated With CRISPR
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CRISPR is the genius behind innovations that seemed impossible a decade ago. Could you grow tomatoes with the kick of hot sauce or ferment wine that doesn't cause a hangover? That's just two of the things scientists are looking into.
Velociraptors Likely Hunted Solo, Despite Pop Culture Depiction
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Scientists are at odds about whether Velociraptors worked together to take down their prey. Find out what they think at HowStuffWorks.
Not Just Rocks: The Geology Quiz
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Geologists study the processes and substances that form Earth. Most of those processes happen over millions of years, but this quiz only takes a few minutes! Find out how rock solid your knowledge of geology is.