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What's It Like in Slab City, the 'Last Free Place' in the U.S.?
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Some call it an artists colony, others a squatters' paradise. Either way, it attracts lots of visitors, billing itself as the last free place in America. So, what's it really like?
A Galapagos Tortoise Weighs Almost 1,000 Pounds
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The Galapagos tortoise is one of the most iconic reptiles on Earth, and for good reason. These gentle giants are the largest tortoises in the world, living on the Galápagos Islands and playing a key role in their ecosystems.
Do These Nightmare Parasites Hack Snail Brains to Survive?
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This parasitic worm invades a snail's eyestalks, where it pulsates to imitate a caterpillar, attracting the ultimate target, a bird.
How Blink Technology Works
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Credit cards using "contactless" technology allow you to pay for stuff by holding the card near a special reader instead of swiping it or handing it to a clerk. Find out how 'blink' technology works.
10 Things That Went Missing Without a Trace
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What do George Washington's false teeth, a 42-ton steel sculpture and the crew of Flight 19 have in common? They all mysteriously vanished.
Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes?
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Whether you think zebra stripes are black or white, you can't deny they make a fashion statement. Learn how zebra stripes form and what color they are.
How Pirates Work
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Pirates have sailed the seas for hundreds of years. Learn about pirates and find out if you have what it takes to live the pirate lifestyle.
The Strange Story of 'Killdozer' and the Man Behind It
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The 2004 incident in Granby, Colorado, left half the town destroyed. Now 17 years later, Marvin Heemeyer, the man who piloted the tank that crushed the library and town hall, has become a hero to antigovernment extremists.
Alligator vs. Crocodile: What's the Difference?
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The difference between alligators and crocodiles stems from jaws and teeth. Learn how you can tell the difference between alligators and crocodiles.
Is Runner's High Even Real?
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Runner's high is often attributed to a burst of endorphins our bodies release during a long run or even vigorous exercise.