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These Arctic Squirrels Repeat Puberty Every Year of Their Lives
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How does hibernation affect the life cycle of the Arctic ground squirrel? This HowStuffWorks article looks at the impact on male puberty.
Can You Pass a Basic Physics Test?
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Don't worry, this quiz won't test you on quantum and theoretical physics, just the fun, real-world stuff that underlies everything from aviation to baseball to boxing. Get ready to show off your science savvy now!
Can You Name All of These American Wildflowers?
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Tom Petty said, "You belong among the wildflowers." But would you be able to name them if you saw them in an image? Check out the ones we've put together, and see how well you know the wildflowers of America!
What Is Your Soul Element?
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Everyone has a soul, and every soul has an element that keeps you connected to the universe. Which of the four elements does your soul use to make it through life? Find out!
Will we soon be extinct?
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A mass extinction on Earth is long overdue, according to population ecologists. Find out what Earth's fossil record may be telling us about our future.
Goodbye, Melomys: Climate Change Claims Its First Mammal Species
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The Bramble Cay melomys is the first mammal extinct due to climate change. Learn more about the Australian melomys in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Your Dog's Paws Smell Gloriously Like Corn Chips
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Why do dog feet have a unique corn chip odor? Learn more about puppy paws smelling like corn in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?
Wood, grass and food scraps undergo a process known as biodegradation when they're buried. They're transformed by bacteria in the soil into other useful compounds, but those same bacteria typically turn up their noses at plastic. Luckily, that's not the end of the story.
How Different Accents Develop Within the Same Language
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What influences how a language sounds among different groups of people? Learn about language and accents in this HowStuffWorks article.
10 Facts About the LEED Ratings System
10 facts about the LEED ratings system are explained in this article by HowStuffWorks.com. Check out this article to learn 10 facts about the LEED ratings system.