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What Is a Group of Skunks Called? Here's Why You've Never Asked Before

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Skunks wander through yards, forests and fields across North and South America, usually alone and minding their own business. Since they're largely loners, we wouldn't be surprised if you've never thought to ask, "What is a group of skunks called?"

Can we live elsewhere in the universe?

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If you consider throwing down a welcome mat on the porch of the International Space Station the same as living "elsewhere," then yes. But what about the moon and destinations beyond?

Nothing to Sneeze at: Allergies May Affect the Brain

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Seasonal allergies are a huge hassle, but the sneezing and watery eyes are only part of the story of how the body reacts to them.

Why Do Monk Seals Get Eels Up Their Noses?

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NOAA observed a Hawaiian monk seal with an eel up its nose. HowStuffWorks explores how that seal-and-eel situation sometimes occurs.

10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences

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Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.

It Takes 9,000 Steps to Reach China's Fanjingshan Temple

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Located on Mount Fanjing in China, the Temple of the Buddha and Maitreya Temple sit impossibly atop a spindly rock formation, more than 7,600 feet (2,336 meters) above sea level.

How well do you know your birds of prey?

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Do you know your birds of prey? Birds of prey also referred to as raptors, can easily be identified by their hooked bills and sharp talons. They are also known for their keen eyesight. This group of birds includes various species of hawks, eagles, owls and even gulls. Take our quiz to find out if you know as much as you think you do about birds of prey!

15 Democratic Socialist Countries and Social Democracies

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What do you get when you mix a market economy with a strong commitment to equality, social justice, and democracy? You get social democracies and democratic socialist countries, and they come in a surprising variety.

How Cockroaches Work

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Cockroaches are creepy, but they're also very complex creatures. Learn about the anatomy of cockroaches and how to get rid of them.

Is it possible to run a nuclear test without producing radioactive fallout?

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In what may prove to be the first nuclear explosion since 1998, North Korea claims it has conducted an underground test of a nuclear weapon.

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