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The Slowest Animal in the World and 15 Fellow Slowpokes

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The animal kingdom is home to some truly slow-moving creatures that take life at a leisurely pace. The slowest animal in the world uses sluggish movements that require less energy, which is crucial for animals with limited food resources. Being so slow that they look completely still is a good strategy to hide from vicious predators.

Assessing the Average Quicksand Deaths Per Year

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Science has determined that disappearing completely into quicksand isn't possible - but that doesn't mean that getting stuck still won't kill you.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Doughnuts

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Homer Simpson's favorite snack was once called 'oily cakes.' Find out more about this and other fun facts on doughnuts.

How Carmine, the Red Dye Made From Bugs, Makes It Into Your Food

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Carmine, a natural red dye also known as cochineal extract, is indeed made from the crushed bodies of the cochineal bug. And it provides the color for many of the foods we eat.

What's the Difference Between a Cave and a Cavern?

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One term might give you the impression of something grand and mysterious, while the other makes you think of claustrophobia-inducing environs that threaten human life. But what's the real difference?

5 Insane Driving Laws You Probably Didn't Know

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What crazy driving laws are on the books in states across the U.S.? HowStuffWorks took a look and found five that were pretty insane.

The Debaucherous History of Bachelor Parties

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Bachelor parties date back to the time of the Spartans. HowStuffWorks dives into the history of these testosterone-filled bashes.

Why Can We Hear Others' Footsteps, But Not Our Own?

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HowStuffWorks looks at a new study trying to determine why we can hear other people's footsteps but not the ones we make.

Bobcats Are Back From the Brink (and Possibly in Your Backyard)

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Bobcat populations were down in the 1980s, but restrictions on hunting and trapping have brought them back. HowStuffWorks checks out these cool cats.

The Harpy Eagle: Terrifying Apex Predator or Creepy Halloween Costume?

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The largest eagle in the world has a claw the size of a grizzly bear's, a leg the size of a human's and a very disapproving gaze.

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