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Sea Turtles Are Making a Huge Comeback, Thanks to the Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Endangered Species Act, passed in 1973 has been a resounding success. HowStuffWorks looks at the astounding numbers.
12 Odd Beauty Products Throughout History
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Beauty products weren't always so beautiful -- the ingredients are pretty funky. You may be surprised to know what's in that lipstick.
Top 5 Ways Nature Has Inspired Technology
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Some of the newest ideas in technology come from very old ideas -- they're inspired by nature. How do the plants and animals around us give engineers ideas?
Is the Bloop Real? Well, Yes and No
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Is the Bloop real? This mysterious underwater sound recorded in the Pacific Ocean in 1997 was so loud that underwater microphones detected it from over 3,000 miles away.
Black Demon Shark: Baja California's Aquatic Cryptic
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In the dark waters off the Baja California Peninsula, whispers of a massive, shadowy predator have given rise to the legend of the black demon shark. Known locally as El Demonio Negro, this alleged predatory shark has sparked both fear and fascination among local fishermen, ocean lovers and shark enthusiasts.
12 Items at a Feast of Henry VIII
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Henry VIII was known for hosting opulent feasts with every delicacy you could imagine. Read our list of 12 items found at a feast of Henry VIII.
A Barnacle Attaches for Life (Yes, They're Living Crustaceans)
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Ever notice those little crusty clumps stuck to rocks, boat hulls or even whales? Those are barnacles, and while they might not look like much, they're marvels of the natural world.
We'll Give You Two Animals, You Tell Us Which Is the Predator and Which Is the Prey
What happens when a black mamba faces off with a bird? What if a lion meets a crocodile? Predators can become prey, and prey can become predators in the blink of an eye. If we give you two animals, can you tell us which is which?
Colossal Squid vs. Giant Squid: There's a Massive Difference
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When you think of a showdown between deep-ocean giants, what comes to mind is probably the colossal squid vs. giant squid.
Narwhals Caught on Video Using Their Tusks to Hunt
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It's the first evidence researchers have of the whales using their 'unicorn horns' to capture prey. Watch the footage at HowStuffWorks.