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How Does a Hippo Make Its Own Sunscreen?
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Hippo sunscreen is actually the thick sweat that hippos produce to protect their skin from the sun. Learn why red hippo sunscreen is such powerful stuff.
Is China taking over the world?
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Is China taking over the world or are they just trying to gain a better foothold in the world? Find out if China is taking over the world.
Can You Name the Countries for These Mostly Green Flags?
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The stars and stripes. The maple leaf. The red ensign. The gold and green. Every country has a flag and every flag has a meaning. Do you think you can ID all these countries that have green flags? Run this quiz up the flagpole, and see who salutes!
19 Dog Breeds That Don't Shed
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If you're looking for the right dog, but keeping the house clean and the pet allergies at bay is a priority, here are 19 no-shed dog breeds you might want to consider.
Who Is Papa Legba, the Vodou Link Between the Human and Spirit Worlds?
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Papa Legba is a figure that stands as a mysterious link between the human and spirit worlds in the religion of Vodou, but who is he and what's his story?
10 Obscene Hand Signs and Gestures From Around the World
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A friendly gesture in one country might be highly insulting in another. You'd better be sure you're using these 10 hand signs correctly before trying them out.
Great Escapes! 5 Wild Animals Who Busted Out and Went on the Run
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An orangutan who could unscrew bolts to bust out? A gorilla who climbed the vines out of her enclosure to just roam the zoo? These are wild animals, and these are their wild escape stories.
Major Rivers Trivia Quiz
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Whether or not you get these questions right, "old man river keeps rolling along!" Do you know as much as you think you do about the world's biggest rivers? Put your knowledge to the test and see how well you do!
Vasco da Gama, Portugal's Columbus, Is Just as Controversial
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Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was a ruthless man determined to force his way into the lucrative spice routes of India. But without any valuable gifts to trade for the spices, the whole trip took a horrible turn.
What was the 20th century's first genocide?
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What was the 20th century's first genocide? Read about what may have been the first genocide of the 1900s: the Herero and Namaqua people.