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Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage

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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.

Why You Should Totally Dig Prairie Dogs

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These chunky little guys aren't dogs at all. They're actually part of the rodent family and they're shockingly smart.

Hummingbirds: What to Feed Them and a Springtime Q&A

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Hummingbirds are one of nature's marvels. HowStuffWorks takes a look at these amazing birds.

The Bizarre Link Between van Gogh's Signature Yellow and Cow Urine

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The bright yellow hue used to great effect by van Gogh and other painters was eventually outlawed, as it was made of urine from dehydrated cows.

88 Constellation Names (and 24 You Can Only See From the Northern Hemisphere)

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The night sky has been mapped and studied for thousands of years, with constellations serving as guides for navigation, storytelling and scientific observation. The International Astronomical Union officially recognizes 88 modern constellations, each occupying a specific section of the celestial sphere. Some date back to ancient Greek constellations, while other constellation names were introduced in the modern era.

How Wetlands Work

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Wetlands act like sponges, soaking up extra water during floods. They filter water as it runs to our rivers and streams. Find out what else wetlands do.

Game of Thrones: The Most Poorly-Developed Characters Of Westeros

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We'd like to think that when Obi-Wan Kenobi tells Luke Skywalker that he'd never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy than Mos Eisley Spaceport, he was really talking about the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. Of course, as any Game of Thrones fan will tell you, some of the show's best characters are [...] The post Game of Thrones: The Most Poorly-Developed Characters Of Westeros appeared first on Goliath.

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