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Where Did the 'DEE-FENSE' Sports Chant Come From?

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At many sports games, you'll hear the cry 'DEE-FENSE.' HowStuffWorks finds out who started it and why.

Why Are Planets Almost Spherical?

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None of the planets in our solar system are perfect spheres, nor for that matter is our sun. Learn more about oblate spheroids at HowStuffWorks.

The 'Lord of the Rings: Test of the Trilogy' Quiz

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How well do you know your Middle-Earth people, places and races? Trek out of the Shire and into J.R.R. Tolkien's LoTR trilogy and see if you can master the ring.

How was the Bay Bridge built?

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The Bay Bridge is a wonder of structural engineering. Find out how multiple architectural styles were incorporated into the bridge that unites Oakland with San Francisco.

The Largest Bat in the World Has a Wingspan Over 5 Feet

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Whether out of fear or fascination, you might wonder, what is the largest bat in the world? The flying mammals aren't all petite petite creatures.

15 Largest College Football Stadiums in the United States

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This country might've been founded on baseball, but there's no question that football is America's game. From humble beginnings of Ivy League teams in leather helmets while they marched through the mud, to modern-day arenas where hundreds of thousands of fans shake the largest modern stadiums, U.S. universities have cheered on their schools to fight for glory and win the day.

Anaconda: Snake of Frighteningly Enormous Proportions

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When you think of the word "anaconda," it probably conjures up images of massive, slithering serpents lurking in the waters of South America, right? Well, that's not too far off! The anaconda snake, scientifically known as Eunectes murinus, is the stuff of legends.

Viper Snake Species Are Always Venomous

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Vipers are venomous snakes that belong to the scientific family Viperidae, which includes hundreds of species spread across multiple continents. Known for its potent viper venom, retractable fangs and deadly strikes, the viper snake family has evolved to thrive in diverse environments.

The Most Diverse Country in the World Is in Africa

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If you live in the United States, you're probably used to the idea of ethnic diversity — which is considered to be one the defining features of the country — but how does the U.S. stack up against other countries in the world in terms of diversity?

What Countries Are Communist Today? Which Ones Used to Be?

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Communism is a complicated, loaded word. While the strict definition is subject to lots of debate, there is broad agreement on the states call themselves communist today.

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