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The Glass Lizard, aka Glass Snake, Makes Its Tail Shatter

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Today, we’re diving into the world of the glass snake, more commonly known as a glass lizard. They aren’t actually snakes at all; they’re several species of legless lizard. That's right, glass lizards look an awful lot like snakes, but they have some key differences that set them apart.

The Tallest Mountain in the U.S. and 7 Close Contenders

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Although most of the highest mountains in the world are in Asia (looking at you, Mount Everest and Himalayas), the United States is home to some of the most breathtaking and impressive mountain ranges in the world.

Freshwater Snails: Helpful Carriers of Harmful Parasites

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You might think of snails as the little shelled creatures that you find crawling in your garden, or even as a delicacy of French cuisine, where they are called "escargot." But there are snails that live in the water, too, including marine snails in the tropical oceans and freshwater snails found across the world in ponds, lakes and rivers.

Great Traditional Brunch Foods

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Are you looking for some great traditional brunch foods? Check out this article and learn some great traditional brunch foods and more.

Giganotosaurus Wasn't Just a 'Jurassic World' Creation

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Constantly compared to the Tyrannosaurus rex, the Giganotosaurus was one of a handful of dinosaurs that rivaled, or possibly exceeded, the creature in size.

16 Most Dangerous Amazon Animals: Look but Don't Touch

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The Amazon rainforest is teeming with life — some of it mesmerizing, some of it deadly. The most dangerous Amazon animals have evolved extreme adaptations to hunt, defend and survive in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

Are circumcisions really necessary?

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Is circumcision necessary? Signs point to no, although there are valid reasons for circumcision. Learn why some think circumcision isn't necessary.

5 Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk

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Looking for exercises you can do at your desk? Visit Discovery Health to find 5 exercises you can do at your desk.

How Flower Power Worked

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What's the story of flower power? Read all about flower power at HowStuffWorks.

How State Governors Work

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State governors have a lot of power and responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about state governors.

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