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Types of Bromeliads
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Bromeliads are perennial plants that have one seed leaf. Bromeliads commonly grow in the American tropics, and a majority of the species are found in Brazil. These tough, long-lived plants grow well indoors, too. Learn more about types of Bromeliads.
Ridiculous History: Sentenced to Death by Molten Gold Down the Throat
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Did execution by molten metal ever take place? Learn more about execution by molten gold in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Sloths Only Poop Once a Week — But They Make It a Good One
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HowStuffWorks finds out why sloths expose themselves to so much danger by leaving their tree homes to poop on the ground.
Do dire wolves exist?
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A person encountering a dire wolf will likely end up in dire straits, but do they have grounding in reality? Learn about dire wolves at HowStuffWorks.
Can We Guess Your Ancestral Roots?
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Where did your family come from? Don't tell us! Finish these questions about your family and your traditions, and we'll be able to trace your answers back to your ancestral roots. Will we get it right?
12 Renowned Women of the Wild West
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A number of women made names for themselves during the Wild West. Read our list of 12 of the most famous heroines from this time period, including Annie Oakley, Belle Starr, and Calamity Jane.
The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books
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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.
How Bats Work
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Bats are the only mammals that can fly, and they live much of their lives hanging upside down. Learn about bat wings, bats and echolocation, bat caves and bat myths.
The Largest Bat in the World Has a Wingspan Over 5 Feet
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Whether out of fear or fascination, you might wonder, what is the largest bat in the world? The flying mammals aren't all petite petite creatures.
The Porbeagle Shark Hunts With Dogged Determination
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Porbeagles are related to great whites, but while they're also athletic killers, they're smaller and far less ferocious. And what's with the funny dog name?