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What's the Difference Between a Brown Bear and a Black Bear?

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Yes, the obvious fur color seems like a dead giveaway, but you can't always judge a bear by the color of its fur.

7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega

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Even if you've never looked through a telescope, you've probably seen Vega, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. In fact, thousands of years ago, Vega was our North Pole star, and will be again in the future.

Yes, Female Praying Mantises Do Eat Their Mates

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The praying mantis is a powerful predator, and not as robotic (or as romantic!) as it seems.

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.

How to Find Orion's Belt in the Night Sky

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Winter is the perfect time to look for Orion's Belt in the Northern Hemisphere. If you're new to stargazing, we'll show you how to find it.

How the Necco Wafer Has Lasted This Long

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These colorful, chalk-like wafers hit the market in 1847. But they certainly aren't the most flavorful of treats. So why are they the classic candy we love to hate?

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.

Your Sushi May Not Be as Healthy as You Think

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Fresh fish is full of good nutrients. But sushi can be good or bad depending on what you order. HowStuffWorks breaks it down.

Millennials and Gen Xers Best Boomers at Collecting Cars

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There's been a shift in who's collecting cars, and the baby boomers just passed the torch to two much younger generations. HowStuffWorks explains.

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.

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