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How Australia's King Brown Snake Got Its Name

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The king brown snake, also known as the mulga, occupies many regions of Australia and is partial to the most arid regions.

Meet Gigantophis garstini, an Enormous Prehistoric Snake

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Before the 2003 discovery of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, Gigantophis garstini was known as the largest snake to ever roam the Earth.

5 Most Bizarre Year 2012 Predictions

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As the clock ticks closer to Dec. 21, 2012, discussion regarding what exactly will happen to the world and human civilization continues to heat up. What are some of the wackier conspiracy theories about the year 2012?

Why do small changes in Earth's temperature have a big impact?

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Though not everyone agrees why the Earth is getting warmer, temperatures are inching up worldwide. A couple of degrees doesn't seem like such a big deal. What difference can a subtle change make?

What If There Were No Stars?

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Assuming we got to keep the sun, how bad would be for travelers to not have these little guiding lights? And what else might have changed in history without stars?

Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency

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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.

True or False: Trucks Edition

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Trucks are a popular type of vehicle that are used to store and transport a variety of cargo. Think you know everything there is to know about these high-powered vehicles? Try this quiz now to see if you can score a 100%!

William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua

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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.

Rossby Waves Affect Our Weather and Tides, But What Are They?

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Rossby waves influence everything from high tides to extreme weather patterns, and not just on Earth. They also occur on the sun and on Venus and Jupiter as well. So, what are they exactly?

Get Inked: A Tattoo History Quiz

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Tattooing has exploded as an art form over the past 20 years, but it's an old practice with a lot of history. Can you stick and poke your way to a high score with some serious tattoo knowledge? Test your tattoo savvy with this HowStuffWorks quiz.

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