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Does the Immortal Jellyfish Actually Live Forever?
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The immortal jellyfish, known as Turritopsis dohrnii, has the ability to reverse age and theoretically live an eternal life. Because of its ability to regrow its cells, it could theoretically escape death over and over again.
The Australian Funnel Web Spider Loves Rotting Logs
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Let's talk about the funnel web spider, one of the most notorious arachnids in the world. Known for their fast-acting venom, funnel web spiders are both fascinating and intimidating.
Scientists Solve the Weird Physics of How Bats Land Upside Down
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How do bats land upside down? A new study solves the physics. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Ridiculous History: When Benjamin Franklin Remade the Alphabet
Not content with declaring independence from British rule, Ben Franklin wanted to declare independence from the alphabet, too.
Airports That Float
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What do you do when you're out of land but want to expand an airport? Try building on water.
That Blob on the Beach Is Sea Pork
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Sea pork is the common name for a tunicate, the ocean's most common invertebrates. Get to know these gelatinous scraps!
PCBs Are Killing Killer Whales
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A new study paints a grave future for the killer whale, all because of now-banned PCBs. HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind PCBs killing orcas.
Summer Exercise Safety
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Practicing summer exercise safety will keep you injury-free during the warm months. Learn about summer exercise safety at Discovery Health.
Risks of Overtraining
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The risks of overtraining include an increased chance of injury. Learn how to gauge whether you're overtraining.
The Waffle House Index Is at Code Red; That's Not Good
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What is the Waffle House Index anyway, and does the Federal Emergency Management Agency really use it to gauge local disasters?