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Prawns vs. Shrimp: What's on Your Plate?
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Walk up to any seafood counter and you’ll see them sitting side by side: prawns vs. shrimp. To the untrained eye, they look nearly identical. But dig a little deeper—or crack a few shells—and you'll uncover some key differences.
Blue Crab: A Savory Beauty and Maryland Staple
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The blue crab is one of the most recognizable crustaceans in the coastal waters of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Found in the Chesapeake Bay, the blue crab plays a crucial role in marine science and fisheries.
Snow Crab: A High-protein Delight Thriving in Cold Waters
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Snow crab is a seafood favorite known for its sweet, succulent meat and long, spindly legs. Found in the cold waters of the North Pacific and Bering Sea, snow crab is a top pick for crab lovers who enjoy cracking shells and dipping the tender meat in melted butter.
An Ocean Quahog Shows Its Age Like Rings on a Tree
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The ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) is a clam that redefines what it means to have a long lifespan. This species is famous for being one of the longest-lived animals on Earth, with individuals surviving up to 500 years! That's older than Shakespeare's first play.
Egg Facts
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Eggs are an emblem of life for every culture, but each culture has its own rituals and rights surround the egg. Find out some of these egg facts.
Physicists Make a Splash With a Urinal That Doesn't
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Splish-splash is not the sound you want to hear when you're standing in front of a urinal. A new design is being touted as the answer to the splashless pee.
Can You Name All of These Sea Animals?
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The world's oceans are homes to countless numbers of beautiful, horrifying and adorable animals-all fascinating! How many of these marine creatures do you think you can you name? You "otter" do better than you think you will!
Can You Crack This Nuts Quiz?
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Time to get nutty! How much do you know about all of the different types of nuts out there? Take this quiz and find out!
It's Nuts How These 6 Nuts Look Before Processing
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Nuts are born, dry roasted and salted, in a can on the grocery store shelf, right? Not exactly. You might be surprised at what they look like before humans get ahold of them.
Giant VW-sized Turtles Once Prowled South American Waters
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Stupendemys geographicus, a prehistoric turtle the size of a small car, once roamed the soupy pre-Amazonian waters of South America.