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Getting to Know the Didge, the 'World's Healthiest Instrument'

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The didgeridoo, or didge, is an ancient wind instrument created by the aboriginal people of Australia, but still widely played today.

The Ancient Mayfly Briefly Lives Only to Reproduce and Die 

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Mayflies have the shortest adult life span of any animal, but swarms of them can still be seen on weather radar.

Painter's Tape vs. Masking Tape: What's the Difference?

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Two of the most commonly used tape products on the market are painter's tape and masking tape, but they shouldn't be used interchangeably. We'll explain why.

Spider Monkeys Are the Trapeze Artists of the Treetops

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Spider monkeys, an endangered species, are the largest monkeys in the Americas and live in the forest canopy, where they swing through the trees with the greatest of ease.

Corresponding Angles: A Fundamental Geometry Concept

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Corresponding angles are what you get when two parallel lines are crossed by a third line, creating angles that have the same relative position at each intersection. They're easy to find once you know what to look for.

Who Invented the Fortune Cookie?

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You crack open the fortune cookie at the end of your meal and ... well, it may not exactly tell your future, but who doesn't secretly hope it promises something fabulous?

Still Haven't Tried Acai? You Should

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The acai berry hit the healthy culinary scene hard and for good reason. These berries are packed with nutrients and low in calories. So why haven't you tried them?

Pikas Are the Pikachus of the Wild

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Pikas are little mammals that, though they may look like rodents, are more closely related to rabbits.

Embracing Ennui: How Boredom Can Be Good for You

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Everyone experiences boredom at some point and maybe even ennui, a chronic type of boredom. But surprisingly, ennui does have some benefits.

Flemish Giant Rabbits Are Docile Snuggle Bunnies

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Flemish giants, also known as "Flemmies," make great pets, but the question is, how did they get so big?

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