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Top 5 Ways Nature Has Inspired Technology
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Some of the newest ideas in technology come from very old ideas -- they're inspired by nature. How do the plants and animals around us give engineers ideas?
Baby It's Cold Outside! How the Arctic Fox Survives Frigid Temps
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The arctic fox thrives in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.
Easy Science Quiz!
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Whether it has to do with the elemental structure of granite or the internal workings of ostrich eyeballs, you love science. But how well-rounded are you in the sciences? Take our fascinating science quiz now!
25 Animals That Start With 'N'
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With over 1.5 million different species living on our planet, there is no shortage of interesting ways to categorize them into groups. Most of the unique creatures on the following list are not closely related, except for the fact they are all animals that start with "n."
15 Weird Animal Facts: Cows Have BFFs, Cats Can't Taste Sweet
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The animal kingdom is full of surprises. From strange survival tricks to bizarre biological quirks, the weird animal facts that follow will make you look twice at the natural world.
The Australian Geography Quiz
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Stunningly diverse, Australia's geography is a fascinating area of study. How much do you know about Australia's geography? Have a squiz at this quiz to find out.
Animal Activities
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Activities inspired by the animal world are great fun for kids. Explore the animal world with these fun and interesting animal activities for kids.
Meet the Real Vampires of the Animal Kingdom
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HowStuffWorks explores hematophagy - the vampires of the animal world. And yes, these fish, birds and bats do need to eat blood to sustain life.
How Does a Hippo Make Its Own Sunscreen?
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Hippo sunscreen is actually the thick sweat that hippos produce to protect their skin from the sun. Learn why red hippo sunscreen is such powerful stuff.
The Porbeagle Shark Hunts With Dogged Determination
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Porbeagles are related to great whites, but while they're also athletic killers, they're smaller and far less ferocious. And what's with the funny dog name?