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Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage
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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.
Foxglove Flower: The Beautiful Bloom That's Good (and Bad) for Your Heart
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This pretty flower has been known for centuries to have chemicals that can regulate your heartbeat but also poison you.
The Druids: Philosophers, Politicians, Priests or Sorcerers?
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The Druids were a class of Celtic-speaking purveyors of magical and religious practice who inhabited northwestern Europe around 2,000 years ago, but almost everything we know about them is from secondhand sources.
How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.
The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie
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It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea? HowStuffWorks slices and dices the history of the pumpkin pie.
Mrs. Cheng: The Most Successful Pirate in History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the career of Mrs. Cheng, aka Ching Shih, a famous female pirate of the 19th century who patrolled the South China Sea.
Physics and Football: How Denver's Altitude Affects Field Goals
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Three of the NFL's longest field goals were kicked in Denver's Mile High Stadium. HowStuffWorks breaks down the physics behind the phenomenon.
10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges
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Other countries besides the U.S. have electoral college systems. HowStuffWorks looks at some of them.
The Mastodon Boneyard That Stole Thomas Jefferson's Heart
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Massive mastodons roamed lower Kentucky during the last ice age. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the natural and presidential history of the region.
Why Doesn't the First Lady Get Paid?
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First ladies have traditionally played significant roles at the White House. HowStuffWorks breaks down their duties and why they do it all for free.