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How Megalodon Worked
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The megalodon was born as big as an adult great white and grew to weigh as much as 7 Tyrannosaurus rex. Learn all about the megalodon.
All About the Megalodon, Shark Giant of Prehistoric Times
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The megalodon shark has intrigued scientists and the public alike with its nearly unfathomable size and power. Once ruling the ancient oceans, this prehistoric predator is often cited as the largest shark to have ever lived and even inspired a Jason Statham movie franchise.
Meet Gigantophis garstini, an Enormous Prehistoric Snake
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Before the 2003 discovery of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, Gigantophis garstini was known as the largest snake to ever roam the Earth.
Kaprosuchus Was a Giant, Dinosaur-eating 'Boar Croc'
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Travel back about 95 million years ago to the Late Cretaceous period, and you might just find a "boar crocodile" called the kaprosuchus.
The Real Reason Turtles Have Shells (Hint, It's Not for Protection)
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Why do turtles really have shells? HowStuffWorks Now looks at how turtle shells evolved, with the help of a new study.
If Dragons Were Real, Could They Breathe Fire?
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Dragon fire is an awe-inspiring thing, but exactly how would it happen? Real-world clues from nature point the way.
The Rockin' State Fossils Quiz
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One of America's national treasures is its diverse and bountiful fossil record. Take our U.S. states fossils quiz to learn more about fossils.
Why Some Animals Eat Rocks to Aid in Digestion
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Gastroliths, or "stomach stones," are found in animals from chickens to sea lions. But what are they for?
Can You Identify These Barbie Careers From the Past Four Decades?
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Who you callin' a dumb blonde? Far from being just a pretty face, Barbie is a career girl at heart. Sure, she got her start as a model, but Barbie went on to find professional success in medicine, business, professional sports and STEM, not to mention several stints as an astronaut!
How the La Brea Tar Pits Work
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A sculpted mammoth shows visitors to the La Brea Tar Pits what these ancient animals might have looked like, but the pits themselves have looked the same for thousands of years. How did they form, and what discoveries lie beneath the sticky surface?