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Raccoons Are Super Smart Urban Survivors

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Raccoons are the cutest masked mammals around. But they also have a reputation for being a pest. HowStuffWorks tells what you need to know about them.

Amazon River Dolphins Are Born Grey and Turn Pink

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The pink Amazon river dolphin, like some mythical creature from another world, is a shockingly beautiful color, but it is also extremely endangered.

10 Most Common Cat Breeds You'll Find in U.S. Homes

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Second only to dogs, domestic cats are among the most common pets that people keep in their homes around the world. Cat lovers raise these animals thanks to their ease of house training and gentle nature compared to much larger animals. All the variation may make you wonder: What are the most common cat breeds?

Can you be a professional volunteer?

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Being a professional volunteer may sound like a noble calling, but there are practical considerations. Learn whether you can be a professional volunteer.

Rhubarb: The Poisonous Veggie You Can Totally Eat

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What vegetable is often mistaken for a fruit, has poisonous leaves but is still edible and is often harvested by candlelight? Yep, that would be rhubarb.

How Venezuelan Traditions Work

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Interested in learning about traditions in Venezuela? Find out about Venezuelan traditions at HowStuffWorks.

Charging Plug-in Hybrids on a Smart Grid

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Curious about charging plug-in hybrids on a smart grid? Read about what it takes to charge a plug-in hybrid at HowStuffWorks.

Is Jainism the World's Most Peaceful Religion?

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Nonviolence is central to the core of Jainism, as everything has a soul - animals, flowers and bacteria, as well as people. How do Jainists practice this in daily life?

Does 'Obamacare' require Americans to be implanted with microchips?

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Does 'Obamacare' require Americans to be implanted with microchips? Find out if the Affordable Care Act really requires us to have microchip implants.

The Eastern Indigo Snake Lives in Gopher Tortoise Burrows

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The eastern indigo snake takes advantage of a unique shelter that provides much-needed protection to the endangered species and its young.

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