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Natto Is One of Japan's Funkiest Fermented Foods
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It's slimy, stringy and even quite pungent, but natto is also chock full of nutrients. So what is this superfood that's been a staple in Japan for thousands of years?
Tiny Capers Pack a Big, Flavorful Punch
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Capers are actually the flower buds of the caper bush. So where does all that flavor come from?
18 Tropical Rainforest Animals You Should Know
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A rainforest is simply a forest that receives a lot of rain. But when you think "rainforest," the image that comes to mind is probably a tropical rainforest: one located near the equator, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.
The Coldest Country in the World Is Below Freezing, on Average
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Over our long history, humans have managed to thrive in a wide range of climates, from the very hot to the very cold. The modern world is different in many ways from the ancient, but we still live pretty much all over, in places that are sweltering and places that are absolutely frigid.
Commercial Ancestry Tests Can Reveal How Much Neanderthal DNA You Have
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At least two commercial DNA testing services offer users information on heritage coming from coupling between ancient humans and other species.
The 10 Strangest Sports In The World
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Sport is an enormous part of human culture, and for centuries people have invented new sports as pastimes. Football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey and tennis are a few of the more mainstream sports, but there are hundreds of different ones that are played all around the world. Many of these are old, traditional sports, whilst [...] The post The 10 Strangest Sports In The World appeared first on Goliath.
Baby It's Cold Outside! How the Arctic Fox Survives Frigid Temps
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The arctic fox thrives in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.
What Part of the World Do These Lethal Snakes Live In?
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These lethal snakes are known for causing havoc for the people who encounter them. But, do you know where they are found? Take this quiz and find out!
Can You Match the Animal to Its Scientific Name?
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Scientific names aren't the easiest thing in the world to learn, but knowing them can be incredibly impressive and helpful, especially if you're a science fan. Come impress us by matching these animals to their binomial nomenclature.
11 of the Cutest Animals — And Why Humans Love Them
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What makes an animal cute? In a 2016 article published in "Trends in Cognitive Sciences," researchers found that cuteness plays an important role in the infant-caregiver relationship. The world's cutest animals have features that tug on their parents' heartstrings (and increase their brain activity).