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Can animals predict the weather?
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If animals predict the weather, could they save human lives? Learn if animals predict the weather, or if they have a meteorolgoical sixth sense.
Are people without wisdom teeth more highly evolved?
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If wisdom teeth are so wise, why do they keep sprouting in the gums of people who don't need them anymore? Should a lack of wisdom teeth give you bragging rights as a highly evolved human?
Commercial Ancestry Tests Can Reveal How Much Neanderthal DNA You Have
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At least two commercial DNA testing services offer users information on heritage coming from coupling between ancient humans and other species.
15 Brown Birds You'll Spot in the Northern Hemisphere
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Brown birds are often ground-dwelling, foraging, nesting birds. In Native American cultures, birds are also sometimes seen as messengers between the spirit world and the physical realm, so a brown bird could be seen as bringing a connection to Earth, home, reliability, simplicity and consistency.
16 Most Dangerous Amazon Animals: Look but Don't Touch
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The Amazon rainforest is teeming with life — some of it mesmerizing, some of it deadly. The most dangerous Amazon animals have evolved extreme adaptations to hunt, defend and survive in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
How Hibernation Works
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Hibernation is a survival strategy designed to conserve energy when conditions are harsh. Learn all about hibernation, like how it affects the body.
The Fish Doorbell Isn't a Joke ... Seriously
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Imagine a doorbell — but for fish. In the Netherlands, this eco-friendly innovation is making waves. The fish doorbell, or "visdeurbel," is a clever system created in the city of Utrecht to help native freshwater fish migrate more freely through canals and locks during spawning season.
What If the Oceans Disappeared?
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People would look underground for water and maybe just stay there to escape the fiery hell on Earth's surface. But could humanity really last without the seas?
How Much Do You Know About Birds?
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A birdwatcher watches birds for the sheer pleasure of doing so. We can learn a lot from watching birds, but some of the most common birds in the world are not usually on the birdwatching radar. Let's find out how much YOU know about birds.
Why Is Octopus Blood Blue?
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Octopuses have blue blood, not red blood like most other mammals. Find out why scientists think octopus blood is blue at HowStuffWorks.