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The Ultimate Auto Identification Quiz!
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So how many car models do you think you will be able to identify? Here we have 40 examples, spanning different decades and manufacturers. Do you have what it takes to ace the ultimate car identification quiz?
Why Is Biodiversity Important for Ecosystems?
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Biodiversity means rainforests and reefs teeming with species right? There's more to it than that though. Genetic diversity has a big role to play, too. Just ask that cheetah cub.
How Breast Pumps Work
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Breastfeeding is a healthy way to feed young children, but busy schedules and other factors may keep mom from being available when baby's hungry. Breast pumps can help bridge that gap.
How Cricket Farming Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at how cricket farming works, and how it could impact the future of our food supply.
How do reindeer find enough food in the tundra?
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Reindeer find food in the form of mosses, shrubs, and lichens -- a cross between algae and fungus. Learn how reindeer find food in the frozen tundra.
The Once-banned Gooseberry Has Made a Comeback in the U.S.
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The U.S. banned the gooseberry in the early 1900s because it contributed to white pine blister rust disease. But few states outlaw it anymore, so eat up!
Folic Acid Benefits
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Folic acid benefits the body in a variety of areas, and it's becoming a pillar of nutritional medicine. Learn how folic acid benefits your health.
Bear vs. Lion: A Hypothetical Battle for the Ages
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In debates across playgrounds and podcasts, one question endures: In a battle of bear vs. lion, who wins?
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.