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10 Most Beautiful Birds That Look Too Cool to Be Real

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Some birds look like they flew straight out of a crayon box. With bold colors, long tail feathers, and shimmering plumes, they put even the most flamboyant fashion shows to shame.

How Mahjong Works

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Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about Mahjong.

Can You Name All of These American Wildflowers?

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Tom Petty said, "You belong among the wildflowers." But would you be able to name them if you saw them in an image? Check out the ones we've put together, and see how well you know the wildflowers of America!

10 of the Most Endangered Fish Species in Our Oceans

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So what if one of these endangered fish ends up on your hook? The best policy is to release them back into the water, but not before making a few observations.

What's the Difference Between a Newt and Salamander?

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These two amphibians look similar and are often confused for each other. So how many traits do they share?

19 Amazing Facts About the Canadian Provinces

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O Canada ... the country where you can order a cocktail with a human toe in it (and other quirky things about those Canucks up North).

12 Animals That Start With 'M': From Manatee to Muscovy Duck

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How many animal names start with an "M"? The animal kingdom has many incredible animals that start with "M," including mighty predators, gentle giants, the largest species of fish and common animals found in the northern hemisphere.

Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Sometimes the Line Is Blurry

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HowStuffWorks finds out what cultural appropriation is and gives some examples of it. Also how can you be sure you are not culturally appropriating?

Are Banana Spiders Harmless? Depends on Which You See

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Is the "banana spider" you're looking at the one that sits around harmlessly catching flies, or could its bite kill a small child? If we rely solely on common names, this question is complicated.

What Was the First War?

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Did humans invent war out of necessity, or was it invented purely to take advantage of someone else? Find out why we invented war in this article.

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