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Are There Really Arachnids Living in My Eyelashes?
If someone told you that oodles of arachnids are jumping (and mating) on your eyelashes, you might be inclined to laugh it off. But it's true. Mites are happily living all over your face. What are they doing there anyway?
Seasonal Allergies
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Seasonal allergies can affect people at different times of the year. Learn more about seasonal allergies at Discovery Health.
Can we create a real Jurassic Park?
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Is a real Jurassic Park possible, or is the idea purely science fiction? Learn about creating a real jurassic park in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Sugar Gliders Are Nature's Cutest Little Daredevils
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These adorable marsupials look as sweet as their name. But what, exactly, are sugar gliders? HowStuffWorks introduces you.
Mildew vs. Mold: What's the Difference?
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You probably use the words mold and mildew interchangeably. But these two types of fungi aren't quite the same. Is one worse?
The Pink Fairy Armadillo Is as Mystifying as Its Name
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The pink fairy armadillo looks like something out of a children's book and is so rare that very few people have ever seen one.
Butterflies Inspire Creation of Lightest Paint in the World
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As the result of a happy accident, scientists have created a sustainable paint that's lighter, longer-lasting and more cooling than traditional paint.
10 Colorful Spiders: Natural Works of Art or Pests? You Decide
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Some spiders blend into the background. Others? They demand your attention. Colorful spiders light up forests, flowers, and even backyards with a dazzling range of hues—and there's more to that brilliance than meets the eye.
The Hairy Frog Has Retractable Claws Made of Bone
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Most frogs hop away from danger. But the hairy frog? It brings its own weapons to the fight—literally. Known for its bizarre defense mechanism, this amphibian snaps its own bones to create claws that pierce through its skin. You read that right.
10 Scariest Fish Lurking in Rivers, Deep Ocean Waters, and Shells
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You don’t have to swim in the Mariana Trench to meet some of the scariest fish on Earth. The ocean is home to creatures that look like they swam out of a nightmare.