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All Mouth, No Anus: Microscopic Organism Could Be Oldest Human Ancestor
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Primitive deuterostome fossils show a precursor to all vertebrates, including humans. Learn about deuterostomes in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Do We Say We're 'In a Pickle'?
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Ever found yourself in a pickle and wondered, "Hey, why the heck do we call it a pickle?" Let's see if we can swim through the brine and find out.
Parasitic Wasp Larvae Eat Host From Inside Out
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These parasitic wasps eat their hosts from the inside. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Is mothering instinctive or learned?
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Is mothering instinctive or learned? Learn whether mothering is instinctive or learned at Discovery Health.
Scientists Say: Hey, Hikers, Stop Stacking Rocks!
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It may seem cool to stack rocks for fun or artistic purposes but moving rocks may inadvertently threaten small mammals and insects and contribute to soil erosion.
Oh Chrismon Tree, Oh Chrismon Tree?
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In 1957, a woman named Frances Kipps Spencer invented "Chrismons" to remind parishioners of the true meaning behind the Christian celebration of Christmas.
The Arabian Sand Boa Burrows in Sand to Ambush Prey
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The Arabian sand boa has mastered the art of living beneath the sand. Found slithering (or, more accurately, burrowing) across the Arabian Peninsula, its ability to stay nearly invisible — with just its eyes peeking above the sand — makes it one of the sneakiest hunters in the desert.
10 Types of Moths: Scratching the Surface of 160K Moth Species
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Moths often live in the shadow of their flashier cousins, the butterflies, but the many types of moths are surprisingly diverse and intriguing.
Labrador Husky: Not a Labrador Retriever-Siberian Husky Mix
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The Labrador Husky is not your average dog. Despite its misleading name, this Labrador Husky isn’t a mix of a Labrador Retriever and a Siberian Husky. It’s a rare breed of its own, with roots among the Thule Inuit people of northern Canada.
The Butterfly Life Cycle: From Egg to Icon and Every Stage in Between
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Butterflies don’t just pop out of eggs with wings and flair. The butterfly life cycle is one of the most dramatic transformations in the animal kingdom.