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Kaprosuchus Was a Giant, Dinosaur-eating 'Boar Croc'
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Travel back about 95 million years ago to the Late Cretaceous period, and you might just find a "boar crocodile" called the kaprosuchus.
10 of the World's Ugliest Animals: So Homely They're Cute
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You can't dis a naked mole rat just for being himself, but, really, what animal could be uglier? Well, the world is full of ugly animals and we've got nine other choices for you.
Giant African Land Snails Invade South Florida Again
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These massive mollusks are one of the world's most invasive species. They have the potential to devastate Florida's agriculture. Oh, and they can cause meningitis in humans.
What Was So Lucky About Mafia Boss Charles 'Lucky' Luciano?
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The gangster most known for facilitating the creation of the modern American Mafia, he was the head of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s.
Venus de Milo: The Most Famous Armless Statue in the World
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The Venus de Milo is one of the most recognized statues in all the world, but why does she have no arms?
How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States
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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.
Which Gilmore Guy Is Your Soulmate?
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Stars Hollow is full of quirky characters who captured our hearts - in a big way. Which one is your soulmate? Find out here if you're team Logan, Jess, or someone else! Rory had to choose and now so do you.
How Reality TV Works
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Reality TV has taken over television entertainment as the most popular genre of television programs. Find how how reality TV shows are created.
Do You Know the Leap Year These Historical Events Happened?
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What comes along once every four years and is a real downer for salaried workers? It's leap year! While this one day may not hold a ton of historical significance, the year it represents certainly does. Can you identify the important events or moments in these years divisible by four?
Can You Identify All 40 of These Common House Plants?
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They light up our houses with color and cleanse our air, but can you do them a solid in return and tell us what their names are?