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Tanzanite Is Africa's Real Blue Diamond
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Tanzanite is so rare, it is sourced from just an 8-square-mile (20-square-kilometer) area in Tanzania. It was first discovered in the late 1960s and it burst onto the jewelry scene thanks to Tiffany & Co.
Why Did Cars Have 'Suicide Doors' and Do They Still Exist?
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The popular name for car doors that opened from the rear rather than the front is "suicide doors". Why are they called that, and do any cars have this feature?
There Are More Animals That Start With 'X' Than You'd Expect
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Scientists have developed several methods for grouping different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there is arguably no better method for learning fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with X.
Origins of the Fresno Nightcrawler, a Pants-shaped Cryptid
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First caught on camera in 2007, the Fresno Nightcrawler might be one of the most peculiar-looking cryptids to ever (allegedly) walk the Earth.
12 Most Dangerous Cities in Mexico by Homicides per Capita
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The nation of Mexico is home 130 million people across 31 states (Mexico City is a separate entity but not a state in itself, similar to Washington, D.C. in the United States). Unfortunately due to a variety of factors, Mexican cities are often host to a violent crimes including homicide. Here, we'll detail the most dangerous cities in Mexico and give some info about their history.
How to Get Rid of Rats
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With top-notch their survival skills, rats have been outsmarting humans for centuries. So how do you get rid of them? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
How Do Airline Pilots Know Turbulence Is Coming Up?
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Predicting turbulence isn't an exact science, but airline pilots use a variety of tools both high-tech and low before asking you to buckle up.
How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South
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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.
Who Does — and Doesn't — Get Featured on Blue Highway Exit Signs?
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Not every business can get one of the coveted six spots on your typical 'gas, food lodging' highway sign. Competition can be stiff, so here's how it works.
The Fast and Furious Peregrine Falcon Is a Midair Hunting Machine
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While the cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, the peregrine falcon, a large predatory raptor, is by far the fastest bird on planet Earth.