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15 Types of Roses (Out of a Whopping 30,000)

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Roses are the divas of the garden world. But just like divas, not all roses are alike. There are more than 30,000 types of roses cultivated across the globe, and each with its own flair, fragrance and flower power.

Bear vs. Lion: A Hypothetical Battle for the Ages

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In debates across playgrounds and podcasts, one question endures: In a battle of bear vs. lion, who wins?

How A Fetus Grows

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The fetus grows from an embryo into a baby ready for birth. Read how a fetus grows

Why Do Lemurs Live Only in Madagascar?

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Lemurs live in Madagascar - and no other place on Earth. But long ago, they thrived all over the planet. Learn why lemurs live only in Madagascar.

How LED Incapacitators Work

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LED incapacitators are non-lethal devices used by law enforcement officials. Learn about LED incapacitators.

Will we soon be extinct?

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A mass extinction on Earth is long overdue, according to population ecologists. Find out what Earth's fossil record may be telling us about our future.

How Plasma Cutters Work

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The metal used to construct buildings resists all sorts of damage, making it a very reliable material -- and very difficult to manipulate into the appropriate form. Enter the plasma cutter. Learn all about the amazing device that cuts through metal like a knife through warm butter.

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