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How Did Earth Day Start?

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Every April 22, millions of people around the world gather to celebrate Earth Day. Who started Earth Day and when?

What the Stuff?!: 5 of the Smartest Animals

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As far as animals go, humans are pretty swell. Our brilliant brains have taken us across the globe and even into space. But we're not the only nerdy animals on this rock. Here are 5 of the smartest.

How Many Cattle Breeds Can You Identify?

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Humans first domesticated cattle around 10,500 years ago, and now a wide variety of cattle breeds are reared for their milk, meat and hardworking capabilities. If you think you know your cattle breeds from Angus to Zebu just by looking, then mosey on into this quiz!

How much can a goldfish remember?

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Goldfish are not known for having particularly strong memories, but maybe they should be. Learn all about what goldfish can remember at HowStuffWorks.

Why Do We Experiment on Mice?

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Mice are small and reproduce quickly, but they're more than just an animal of convenient size and libido. Mice have some truly special genetic gifts that it doesn't take a scientist to appreciate.

Can You Nominate Yourself for a Nobel Prize?

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Nobel prizes offer lots of prestige and big payouts. But how do you become eligible for one? And can you lobby for yourself?

Could we clone our organs to be used in a transplant?

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Cloned organ transplants might seem impossible, but researchers are working on it. Learn how cloned organ transplants might help those who need donors.

Ivy League Universities: The Gold Standard of Higher Education

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Ivy League universities might conjure images of ivy-covered walls, tweed jackets, and old-money prestige. But there's more to these schools than tradition and architecture.

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