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10 Weird Facts About Biological Rhythms
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Biological rhythms are strange and wonderful things. See 10 weird biological rhythm facts to explore human nature.
What makes beached whales explode?
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What makes beached whales explode? Find out what makes beached whales explode at HowStuffWorks.
7 Orange Snake Species You Don't See Every Day
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An orange snake stands out with its striking hues and unique patterns, making it one of the most beautiful reptiles in the wild. From forest floors to deserts, these snakes use their bright coloring for camouflage or warning.
Hand Sniffing After Hand Shaking Is a Thing
Humans use their sniffers to check out each other, notably after shaking hands with someone. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Narwhal Echolocation Abilities Exceed Those of Any Other Animal, Study Finds
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What are the echolocation abilities of a narwhal? Learn more about a new study on narwhal echolocation in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys Share Nursing of Young
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Researchers in China discovered that female golden snub-nosed monkeys share nursing duties of their young. HowStuffWorks looks at the study.
Scientists Figure Out Why Elephants' Skin Is So Cracked
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HowStuffWorks looks at new study explaining why elephants' skin is so cracked and wrinkled. It's not just that they need some lotion!
Is extinction ever a good thing?
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If dinosaurs hadn't gone extinct, you wouldn't exist. Extinction may seem inherently bad, but sometimes the death of a species encourages new life.
Why Dogs Love Belly Rubs, Cats Not So Much
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Why do dogs love belly rubs while cats seem to hate them? HowStuffWorks looks at the facts about animal belly rubs.
Mongoose vs. Cobra: Who'd Win in a Grudge Match?
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The grudge match that was popularized in Rudyard Kipling's short story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" is a mystifying one, but a few specialized traits allow mongooses to add venomous snakes to their list of entrées.