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Can You Identify All of These Australian Candies From an Image?
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Australia has a lot more to offer than Bloomin' Onions and Vegemite. The Land Down Under is full of some surprisingly good candies, from chocolate and chews to some snacks that might be a little weird to non-Aussies ... musk sticks, anyone? Take our quiz to see how many of these candies you can name.
How Naming the Continents Works
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The names of the continents are well known but their origins are rather hazy. Learn about the names of the continents and where they come from.
The Tiger Snake Has a Vicious Bite to Subdue Prey
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The tiger snake, known for its distinctive banding and potent venom, is among the most venomous in the world. Found across various regions of southern Australia, including several offshore islands, tiger snakes have adapted to a wide range of environments, from wetlands to forests.
Do Kangaroos Really Box?
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The boxing kangaroo as a symbol of the Australian fighting spirit dates back to the 1890s, but what's the truth? Do kangaroos actually box?
How the V8 Supercars Championship Series Works
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The V8 Supercars Championship Series is one of the hottest motorsports to come around since NASCAR. Read about V8 Supercar races at HowStuffWorks.
A Redback Spider Bite Won't Kill You (if You Get Antivenom in Time)
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The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their distinctive red markings and potent venom.
Can You Identify These Countries of Oceania From Just a Map Outline?
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They're beautiful, remote and often not as famous as they deserve! How well would you recognize these gorgeous island nations just based on their silhouettes? It's the ultimate Oceania challenge!
Are Dingoes Dangerous (and Did One Really Eat a Baby)?
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These wily canines are probably best known because of the phrase 'a dingo ate my baby.' But did a dingo really eat a baby? And do they even attack humans?
Vegemite Is the Curious Comfort Food From Down Under
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Men at Work sang about the stuff in their 1981 hit 'Down Under.' But what is this thick, black spread anyway?
Real Life 'Jurassic Park'? Scientists Work to Bring Back Extinct Thylacine
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Bringing a species back from extinction might not be the stuff of sci-fi any longer.