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An Anteater's Tongue Can Be 2 Feet Long! Plus 7 Other Peculiar Anteater Facts

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The anteater has one of the strangest-looking noses in the animal kingdom and a tongue that reaches places never meant to see the light of day.

How Carmine, the Red Dye Made From Bugs, Makes It Into Your Food

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Carmine, a natural red dye also known as cochineal extract, is indeed made from the crushed bodies of the cochineal bug. And it provides the color for many of the foods we eat.

Thalassophobia: Do You Fear the Deep Ocean?

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Should we blame this on the movie 'Jaws'? Many people have a fear of the ocean and what lies beneath it. How can you cope with this?

The Lemon Shark Is a (Relatively) Friendly Shark

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The lemon shark isn't as aggressive as some other sharks and it isn't quite as yellow as its name suggests.

St. Francis Is Credited With Creating the First Nativity Scene in 1223

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The earliest biblical descriptions don't mention animals by the manger when Jesus was born. So how did those Nativity scenes evolve into what we know today?

Why Don't You Ever See Square Vegetables?

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At least not in nature. Scientists have discovered the two gene families that play key roles in making fruits and vegetables either round or long. Could a square fruit be on the horizon?

What are ancient grains?

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Ancient grains can bring new flavors to your plate while providing healthy, whole grain goodness. Learn more about ancient grains.

How Do Spaghetti Models Predict a Hurricane's Path?

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Spaghetti models plot the potential tracks of tropical storms and hurricanes from different meteorological organizations onto one map. The resulting visual helps project how likely the forecast track will be.

Cottonmouth: Snake With Potent Venom and Catlike Eyes

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Cottonmouth snakes are often called water moccasins and are one of only four venomous snakes found in North America.

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