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Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage

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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.

The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie

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It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea? HowStuffWorks slices and dices the history of the pumpkin pie.

Camel Spider: A Murderous Speed Demon of the Desert

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These arachnids are aggressive, unbelievably fast and love to murder ants for no reason, but don't worry - they're harmless.

Mrs. Cheng: The Most Successful Pirate in History

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HowStuffWorks looks at the career of Mrs. Cheng, aka Ching Shih, a famous female pirate of the 19th century who patrolled the South China Sea.

Arrival of European Breeds Wiped Out Native American Dogs

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Ancient American dogs were almost completely wiped out when the Europeans arrived. HowStuffWorks looks at the lasting legacy they did leave behind.

Can camphor treat skin problems?

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Can camphor treat skin problems? Camphor can be used as a remedy for a variety of ailments, but find out if camphor can treat skin problems.

Bastille Day: The French Holiday Celebrating Peace and Revolution

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The July 14 holiday celebrated by the French is way more complicated than the term 'Bastille Day' might suggest. HowStuffWorks explains.

Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?

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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.

The History and Symbolism of the U.S. Presidential Seal

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Do you know the history and significance of the presidential seal? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Dragonflies: Ancient and Aggressive Insect Aviators

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Dragonflies are ancient, fast, powerful and unbelievably aggressive in all their life stages. HowStuffWorks gets to know these fascinating insects.

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