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Do jellyfish have the deadliest venom in the world?
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Jellyfish venom is one of the deadliest toxins on Earth. Learn how humans and other animals trigger jellyfish venom and what the cure is.
Does a Parallel Universe Really Exist?
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Remember that traffic accident you avoided the other day? In another universe, you died. Or at least you did according to the Many-Worlds theory.
Geisha Facials
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Geisha facials are a popular skin treatment that give you a faceful of nightingale poop. Read about how geisha facials work at HowStuffWorks.
Why Do We Decorate With Holly at Christmas?
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Holly adorns houses all over the world during the holiday season, but why do we decorate with it? Find out why its crimson berries are so closely associated with the holidays.
Why Do We Fall in Love?
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Despite the heartache that often accompanies love, we can't help wanting it and rejoicing when it works. Are we hard-wired to fall in love?
Can You Identify the Dinosaur from an Image?
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They aren't known as the sharp tooth and the three-horn. These dinosaurs have some pretty intense names. Do you think you can identify all of them if we show you a picture?
The Time Two Russian Space Tortoises Beat Apollo to the Moon
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Yep, two small-bodied Russian tortoises made it to the moon and back before man did.
The British Shorthair Is a Round-faced 'Teddy Bear Cat'
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British shorthairs have colorful eyes, dense fur and a rotund appearance. Some folks call them 'Teddy bear cats.' HowStuffWorks gets to know them.
4 Unexpected Places Where Adults Can Learn Science
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Here are four alternative venues where the general public can enjoy nature, engage in hands-on science learning and get a behind-the-scenes look at scientific research in action.
'Mad Honey' Comes From Bees That Gather This Specific Nectar
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There's a peculiar type of honey, called mad honey, that contains a neurotoxin. In small doses, it can cause hallucinations, but in large amounts, the substance can be highly poisonous. Over the centuries, people have used it as a medicinal drug, a recreational drug and even a bioweapon.