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Félicette, the First Feline in Space, Finally Got Her Due
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Felicette was the first, and so far, only, cat to ever go into space. Why did France send her up, and what happened later? HowStuffWorks finds out.
Answer Some Questions And We'll Guess Your Intelligence Type
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Everyone knows you're smart (humble-bragging is perfectly acceptable here!) But do you know what kind of smarts are your strength? Fill us in on the details of your lifestyle, and we'll let you know your intelligence type!
'Roly-poly' Bugs Are Great Garden Composters
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Roly-poly bugs are natural soil conditioners because they process decomposing matter, helping keep your garden soil clean and healthy. And - fun fact - they're crustaceans, not insects.
The Arabian Sand Boa Burrows in Sand to Ambush Prey
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The Arabian sand boa has mastered the art of living beneath the sand. Found slithering (or, more accurately, burrowing) across the Arabian Peninsula, its ability to stay nearly invisible — with just its eyes peeking above the sand — makes it one of the sneakiest hunters in the desert.
What Is a Group of Capybaras Called? Reminiscent of Cattle
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Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, known for their laid-back attitude and love of water. But what is a group of capybaras called? Like many social animals, they have a fitting collective noun that reflects how they live and interact in the wild.
10 Cretaceous Animals That Weren't Dinosaurs
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The dinos hog all the Cretaceous headlines. Do you have any idea what else scurried, hopped and otherwise cruised around Earth before the K-T mass extinction?
10 Weird Ways Organisms Reproduce
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Nature has come up with many ways to increase populations. Learn more about the weird ways organisms reproduce at HowStuffWorks.
There Are Over 200 Harry Potter Characters — We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name 40!
Potterheads, this quiz is for you! Test your knowledge of the Harry Potter book and film series by telling us the names of these characters. Can you successfully identify them all? Apparate to the wizarding world and see!
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.
5 Common Skin Parasites
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Whether you like it or not, certain critters may see you as a meal. Learn how to avoid common skin parasites like bedbugs, fleas, and lice