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Fruit Bats Are the Best Pollinators (and Suppliers of Tequila)
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You read that right. Fruit bats are instrumental in pollinating hundreds of plants, including the agave, a key ingredient in tequila.
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
Is Dowsing Real, or Just a Bunch of Hocus-Pocus?
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When it comes to water witches we're faced with two distinct possibilities. One, they're either really good, at pulling a fast one on desperate landowners looking for groundwater. Or, two, they actually know what they're doing.
The Voracious Spotted Lanternfly Is Invading the Eastern U.S.
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The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading across the Eastern U.S. Here's what you need to know about this voracious pest.
The Captain America Movies Quiz
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If you are a fan of everything Marvel, take our Captain America quiz. Answer all the questions right, and you may end up feeling like a superhero!
The 'NCIS' Quiz
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Test yourself with this "NCIS" quiz, but remember Gibbs' Rule No. 51: "Sometimes you're wrong."
How to Tell if You Have Termites
If you want to scare a homeowner, there's one sure way to do it: Mention the word termite. It's important to always keep an eye out for them. Here's what to look for.
Flying Ants Aren't a Separate Species, But a Life Stage
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These miniscule, winged insects can be a common sight when the weather turns warm, but they might also leave some people puzzled. After all, ants can't fly - can they?
Trig Identities: A Crash Course in Complex Math Concepts
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Fundamental trigonometric identities, aka trig identities or trigo identities, are equations involving trigonometric functions that hold true for any value you substitute into their variables.
The Cleanest Lakes in the U.S. Aren't the Same as the Clearest
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American lakes are a vital feature of the country's landscape and cultural identity; from the Great Lakes in the Upper Penninsula to the picturesque Ozarks of the Midwest, citizens have flocked to these large freshwater sources for trade, natural resources and top-notch recreational activities.