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The June Bug: Nuisance for People, Manna for Other Animals
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Although not as annoying as itchy bump-inducing mosquitoes or stinging wasps, the so-called "June bug," or June beetle, can still bring its own brand of trouble, come late spring.
Ranunculus Is a Toxic Beauty With a Doozy of a Name
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Ranunculus is a genus containing more than 600 species, all of which are beautiful, but toxic to both humans and animals.
Holy Tapioca Balls! It's Boba Tea
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The phenomenon known as boba, or bubble tea, originated with a flash of inspiration and a whole bunch of experimentation to become the super-funky drink we love today.
Finches Are Tiny Twitterers That Make Great Pets
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Finches can live for five to 10 years and make great companion pets as long as they are given enough space to fly around.
Can You Ace This "Jaws" Quiz?
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"Jaws" tore apart movie history the way a Great White rips through flesh. This is the movie that sparked worldwide fear in one of Earth's most terrifying predators. Were you able to keep your eyes open through the whole movie? Take this quiz to see how much you remember!
Can We Guess What Province You Live in Based on How You Speak?
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Is it a métro or a subway? Do you use utensils or do you call it cutlery? These are just a few examples of Canadian speech regionalisms - what can your speech patterns tell us about where you're from?
Am I a Vampire?
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Do your colleagues call you bloodthirsty? Are you someone who likes their steaks cooked blue? If so, perhaps you're a creature of the night. We've gathered vampire lore from all over the world to help determine if you are a vampire. Are you brave enough to find out?
Stop Hand-washing Your Dishes!
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The dishwasher uses much less water and energy than washing by hand. Here's why.
Ground-nesting Bees Are Solitary and Often Stingless
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Most of us think all bees live in colonies, or hives, but there are far more species that don't produce honey, don't sting and live mostly solitary lives underground.
How Uranium Glass Got Its Glow On
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Glass that glows? You bet. And that glow comes from a source you wouldn't believe. Uranium, the same radioactive ore now used to power commercial nuclear reactors.