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How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South

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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.

The Sea Snake Can Be More Venomous Than Rattlesnakes

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There are more than 50 species of snakes that live in the seas. Some are super venomous and they can zip through the water with ease.

Some Anglerfish 'Permanently Mate' and Become a Single Being

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Most species of the rarely seen anglerfish live up to a mile beneath the ocean, where the females lure prey with a head-dangling hook appendage and permanently fuse with male suitors. It doesn't get much stranger than that.

At-whay Is-way Ig-pay Atin-lay?(What Is Pig Latin)?

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Is pig Latin real? At-thay epends-day on-way at-whay ou-yay ean-may y-bay eal-ray.

Electric Boats Make Emission-free Sea Travel a Reality

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Electric-propelled boats, which are much quieter and more environmentally friendly than gas-powered motorboats, are finally beginning to hit the waves and find their market.

What Are Single-use Plastics and Should They Be Banned?

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China has joined the more than 120 countries outlawing certain types of single-use plastics, those convenient but controversial plastics we've all become so used to. What exactly are they, though, and is banning them really necessary?

Can You Answer These General Knowledge Questions Every Adult Should Know?

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There are a lot of things are considered general knowledge, but not everybody knows them. Put your general knowledge savvy to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

How Much Do You Know About the History of Rock and Roll?

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It was the music that changed it all, defined a generation and continues to keep us all rocking. In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of all things Rock and Roll. You're not going to be able to sit still.

How Do Birds Know When to Fly South and Where to Go?

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During the fall months, you may see unfamiliar birds in your area as those from the north begin to fly south. But how do they know when it's time to migrate and where to go?

10 Aviation Innovations We'd Be Stuck on the Ground Without

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In the world of flight, it's a fine line between flying high and falling fast. Can you name 10 of the innovations that keep planes and their passengers airborne?

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