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Can You Identify the Dinosaur from an Image?
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They aren't known as the sharp tooth and the three-horn. These dinosaurs have some pretty intense names. Do you think you can identify all of them if we show you a picture?
The Mastodon Boneyard That Stole Thomas Jefferson's Heart
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Massive mastodons roamed lower Kentucky during the last ice age. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the natural and presidential history of the region.
Do Fish Get Thirsty?
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They're swimming in water all day so how could they ever get thirsty? The answer might surprise you.
6 Startling Revelations From Declassified U.S. Government Documents
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Declassified government documents can change our view of history, and also sometimes contain surprising revelations. Here are six to discover.
Mythical Creature Personality Quiz
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Mythical creatures can be quite mysterious, but we as humans can be too! Which creature of legends past do you think you're most like? Find out with this quiz!
How dangerous are knife-throwing acts?
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Knife throwing is very dangerous. But there are strategies that a knife-thrower uses to keep an act as safe as possible. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Balneotherapy Overview
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Balneotherapy, or the therapeutic use of water, is a safe and time-tested treatment. Learn about uses and history of balneotherapy.
How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?
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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.
Archangel Michael: The Only Archangel Named in the Bible
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The figure of Saint Michael, or Michael the Archangel, is one of the most powerful and revered beings in religious history. Known as the protector of the faithful and a warrior against evil, Archangel Michael is venerated across Christianity, Judaism and Islam.