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How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?

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Wood, grass and food scraps undergo a process known as biodegradation when they're buried. They're transformed by bacteria in the soil into other useful compounds, but those same bacteria typically turn up their noses at plastic. Luckily, that's not the end of the story.

Start Your Engines!: The 'Mario Kart' Quiz

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"Mario Kart" is one of Nintendo's most successful franchises. Do you know all the tricks and cheats when it comes to playing "Mario Kart"? Kick your quiz-taking skills into high gear, and find out how much you really know about the series.

Guess Who?: The Historical World Leader Quiz

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Who runs the world? Beyonce says girls. Conspiracy theorists say the Illuminati. Take this quiz and see if you know who has really been in charge of the course of history.

Can a car seat recognize its owner's rear end?

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How comfortable are you with your car seat identifying your rear end? Learn more and find out if this anti-theft system is even possible.

9 of the Largest Chicken Breeds

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Whether you're a chicken keeper looking to increase egg production or just curious about the largest chicken breed, here's a list of the giants by weight.

6 of the Weirdest Animals on the Planet

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What makes an animal "weird"? Maybe it looks different from other animals in its family, or has an uncanny resemblance to another creature in the animal kingdom they are not closely related to.

The Oldest President of the U.S. Is a Repeat Record-holder

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President Joe Biden became the oldest president in U.S. history when he took the oath of office in 2020 at 78 years old. The former senator of Delaware also served as vice president for two consecutive terms of the Obama administration between 2009 and 2017.

The Frilled Shark Has a 3-Year Pregnancy Before Giving Birth

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The frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus), also known as the scaffold shark, is often called a "living fossil." This ancient shark has remained largely unchanged for millions of years, offering us a glimpse into the distant past. It's the only living species from its family of sharks.

9 Biggest Shrimp in the World (and1 Massive Imposter)

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Shrimp, in addition to being a tasty addition to many cuisines around the world, is sometimes used as an insult to call a person small or short. But did you know there are over 2,000 species of shrimp, and many shrimp actually grow to be quite large? The world's biggest shrimp is not what you'd typically call shrimpy in size.

9 Largest Octopus Species Lurking in the Deep Blue Sea

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Octopuses are cephalopods that have three hearts and eight arms that are covered with suckers. The largest octopus is the giant Pacific octopus. As its name suggests, the Giant Pacific Octopus lives in the North Pacific Ocean.

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