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The Largest Insect in the World Is the Size of a Sparrow
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Insects are everywhere, from the deepest jungles to your backyard. They may even make some unwanted cameo appearances in your kitchen. Ideally, those bugs would be smaller and less intimidating than the world's largest insect - a supersized creature you'll have to see to believe.
How Frogs Work
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Frogs come in all shapes and sizes and some of them are highly toxic, like poison dart frogs. Learn about frogs and check out pictures of frogs in this article.
Deep-sea Dragonfish Use a Bioluminescent Lure to Entice Prey
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The deep-sea dragonfish is one of the most mysterious and fearsome creatures lurking in the ocean's depths. Known as a top predator in the deep sea, this fish has evolved incredible adaptations to survive in underwater areas that have never known so much as a glimpse of sunlight.
The Fertile Crescent Truly Was the Cradle of Civilization
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A roughly crescent-shaped region encompassing modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and parts of Turkey and Iran, the Fertile Crescent was home to the world's first settled agricultural communities.
What Do Snails Eat ... and How?
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Have you ever wondered, what do snails eat? And how long does it take these slow-moving, slimy creatures to reach their food sources? Well, whether they’re in a garden, a pond or aquarium, a snail's varied diet helps it survive in different environments.
Red-tailed Hawks Are Way Bigger, Faster and More Common Than You Realize
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Red-tailed hawks are the most common hawk species in North America. These massive birds are known to mate for life, and, despite their name, to have feathers in a variety of colors.
Could we stop an asteroid on a collision course toward Earth?
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To stop an asteroid that is on a collision path with the Earth would be a monumental task. Find out how scientists are researching ways to stop an asteroid.
Insect Ice Cream Could Be Coming to Your Grocery Store
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A South African company has created an ice cream made from insect milk. HowStuffWorks looks at how they hope to convert the most squeamish into fans.
How Freedom of the Press Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at press freedom in the U.S. and around the world.
What was the 20th century's first genocide?
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What was the 20th century's first genocide? Read about what may have been the first genocide of the 1900s: the Herero and Namaqua people.