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How the Spider-tailed Horned Viper Tricks Unsuspecting Prey
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There probably aren't many animals as aptly named as the spider-tailed horned viper. With a tail tip that resembles a spider and horns atop its head, it's easy to visualize this venomous snake.
What in the World Are Tonsil Stones?
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Those with strong stomachs may have watched the videos making the rounds of people who have tonsil stones. What are tonsil stones you ask? They're smelly, little white globs of who knows what that get built up in the, well, pockets of tonsils. Those with weaker stomachs can skip the videos and head right for the info below. And those with maybe a little tendency toward hypochondria will be glad to know tonsil stones are probably no big deal, even if they're gross.
The Euphrates River, at the 'Cradle of Civilization,' Is Drying Up
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The Euphrates River is one of the most important water systems in recorded history.
Cannibalistic Brown Widow Spider Will Eat Black Widow Species
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The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus) is a lesser-known relative of the infamous black widow. The first brown widow spider was discovered in Los Angeles in early 2000. A member of the cobweb spiders, it is now found in warm, urban areas worldwide.
The Delectable History of Cookbooks
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Will and Mango from Part-Time Genius delve into the fascinating history of cookbooks.
These Arctic Squirrels Repeat Puberty Every Year of Their Lives
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How does hibernation affect the life cycle of the Arctic ground squirrel? This HowStuffWorks article looks at the impact on male puberty.
Drug Rep Gifts Influence Doctors' Prescription Choices
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A new study found that doctors were more likely to prescribe brand-name drugs when they got gifts or meals from pharma reps. HowStuffWorks explains why.
Here's Why You Shouldn't Eat a Box Turtle in the Wild
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Is it OK to eat a box turtle you've caught? Learn more about the reasons you shouldn't eat a box turtle in this HowStuffWorks article.
Mother Nature Says Stop Releasing Balloons
Helium balloons are dangerous to the environment and wildlife - so why isn't releasing them illegal?
Neanderthals Were Actually Prehistoric Picassos
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New research shows that homo sapiens weren't the first folks to decorate their caves with artwork. Neanderthals actually did it thousands of years earlier.