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Where Does the Phrase 'On the Lam' Come From?
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To be "on the lam" means to be on the loose or on the run, but what does "lam" mean and where does this colorful phrase come from?
What Do Your Eating Habits Say About You?
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If you are what you eat, what are you? Tell us about your eating habits, and we'll tell you what they say about you!
Why Even Identical Twins Have Different Fingerprints
It's kind of amazing that no two fingerprints are alike, not even for identical twins! But why is that?
What Do Crickets Eat? A Peek at Omnivorous Scavengers
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What do crickets eat? If you've ever heard these little insects chirping in grassy areas or dark places, you might have wondered what fuels their busy lives. It turns out these opportunistic feeders will munch on almost anything to stay healthy.
Is it 'Jury-rigged' or 'Jerry-rigged'?
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When you're holding something together with nothing more than spit and perhaps some duct tape (duck tape?), what is the correct term, jury- or jerry-rigged?
Why Do We Call It a Piggyback Ride?
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It's a strange phrase when you think about it, as people don't normally ride pigs. So where did it come from?
What Do Snails Eat ... and How?
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Have you ever wondered, what do snails eat? And how long does it take these slow-moving, slimy creatures to reach their food sources? Well, whether they’re in a garden, a pond or aquarium, a snail's varied diet helps it survive in different environments.
The Katydid Is a Vibrant Master of Disguise (and Nocturnal!)
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Is that katydid a leaf? Is it an insect? Is it singing to you on a warm summer night? The answer to all of these is yes! Closely related to crickets and grasshoppers, there are over 6,000 katydid species worldwide. These masters of disguise are commonly heard but rarely seen.
5 Most Bike-friendly Cities in the U.S.
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Cycling isn’t just about recreation anymore. In the most progressive American cities, bikes play a critical role in daily transportation.
9 Arctic Plants That Defy Nature to Bloom Near the North Pole
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The Arctic plants that survive near the North Pole thrive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Extremely cold temperatures, strong winds, snow, and ice limit tree growth and shape unique plant communities across the Arctic tundra.