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Hispanic or Latino? It's Complicated
HowStuffWorks explores the differences between terms like Hispanic, Latino, Chicano and Mexican-American.
Arachnid Pictures
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Arachnids include spiders, mites, ticks, harvestmen, chiggers and scorpions. Learn more by viewing these arachnid pictures.
Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years?
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Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years? Learn about the chances of the U.S. becoming a desert in the next 50 years.
How Entomophagy Works
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Entomophagy is the practice of eating insects. Bugs are nutritious and some of them taste great, but in the Western world entomophagy is a cultural taboo. Would you eat bugs?
Name That Chevy!
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Bet on the 'vette and holla for the Impala, there are a whole lot of Chevy vehicles out on the roads. With over 100 years of history, do you think you could possibly guess them all? This quiz can tell if you know a Chevelle!
How Narco States Work
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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.
Ankylosaurus: A Tank-like Herbivore With a Killer Club Tail
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Ankylosaurus was a dinosaur with short, squat legs that allowed it to run at about 6 miles per hour - fast, but not fast enough to outrun a large carnivorous predator like Tyrannosaurus rex.
Taro Gives the Potato a Run for Its Nutritional Buck
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Taro is a starchy root tuber that looks a lot like a potato, but it's rich in polyphenols, giving it a bigger bang as a healthy alternative.
The Largest Insect in the World Is the Size of a Sparrow
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Insects are everywhere, from the deepest jungles to your backyard. They may even make some unwanted cameo appearances in your kitchen. Ideally, those bugs would be smaller and less intimidating than the world's largest insect - a supersized creature you'll have to see to believe.
The Yellow-bellied Sea Snake Slithers in the Open Ocean
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Join us as we dive into the deep blue to meet one of the ocean's most fascinating and mysterious creatures: the yellow-bellied sea snake.