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10 Savanna Animals Roaming African Grasslands
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The savanna (sometimes mistakenly spelled as "Savannah," which is in the state of Georgia) describes an African region with grasslands and minimal tree densities. This wide-open landscape becomes a theatre where each animal's instincts and unique evolutionary skills are tested.
Scientists Use LiDAR to Discover Massive Lost Mayan City
LiDAR made it possible to discover the remains of a massive Maya settlement hidden for centuries. HowStuffWorks looks at the technology.
Chances Are You'll Never See a Pine Marten in the Wild
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Pine martens are elusive and love to stay hidden in deep forests, but with strong claws, they are great climbers and hunters.
How Dieting Works
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Dieting is a multibillion dollar industry in the United States, but it doesn't work for most people. The standard story is: Lose 20, gain 30. But there are healthy, effective ways to lose weight. Find out why most diets fail and what you can do to make yours work.
Oral Care for Aging Quiz
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We're sure you brush and floss every day, right? As they say, "Ignore your teeth and they'll go away." It's important to practice good oral hygiene at any age. However, as you age, oral hygiene becomes more important than ever. Let's test your knowledge on oral care for the aging.
Are You Smarter Than a High Schooler?
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It's been a while since you cracked open any textbooks, but you're still smarter than a high schooler. Right? No need to cram for this one, just head to question 1 and stretch your brain!
Dental Implant Procedure
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A dental implant procedure inserts a metal rod into a tooth root so that fake teeth can be added to the mouth. Learn what's all involved in a dental implant.
The Hottest Place on Earth and 9 Scorching Contenders
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When challenged to name the hottest place on Earth, sprawling desert environments like Death Valley or the African Sahara probably spring to mind. However, extreme heat nearly matching those examples can occur on five continents, and some of these hottest places are even densely populated by humans.
10 Most Destructive Storms
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Witch homicide aside, Dorothy was lucky that her home safely traveled to Oz after the tornado. Many people who lived through the storms on our list were left with nothing.
What if the U.S. put all its trash in one giant landfill?
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One giant landfill for all the trash in the entire United States would have to be massive. Learn about using one giant landfill for the United States.