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10 Dogs Who Made History
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HowStuffWorks reports on dogs who've helped with the Cuban Missile Crisis, joined the Russian space program and found ancient cave paintings.
12 of the Biggest Dog Breeds in the World
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Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. And a few breeds stand out for being, well, exceptionally huge. But what is the biggest dog breed in the world?
How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System
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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."
Mysterious Taxonomy: The Cryptids Quiz
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They lurk in the dark woods, the deep lakes, the uncharted oceans, the shadows of an old barn or a deserted city street - cryptids, creatures that defy categorization and sometimes logic. Identify these 30 cryptids based on their descriptions.
Who Invented the Light Bulb? It Wasn't Just Edison
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The light bulb literally brightened the whole world and Thomas Edison generally gets the credit for inventing it. But did he?
Can You Complete These Nursery Rhymes?
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Do you know how much the hot cross buns cost? What about what Little Bo-Peep lost? If so, you probably grew up on a steady diet of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. See how well you remember them all with this quiz!
Poinsettia: The Mexican Christmas Flower That Blooms in the Dark
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Poinsettia blooms in early winter and is popular around Christmas, but it's demanding and needs several hours of daily darkness to rebloom.
How Queen Elizabeth Fell in Love With Corgis
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As we pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, we look at one well-known part of her life: her love of corgis.
What is the definition of insanity?
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We often throw around the word "insanity" for acts that seem to have no rational explanation (like a teacher giving an insanely difficult test). Legally speaking, though, it's actually a narrow term that's very difficult to prove in court.
Can You Fill in the Blanks to Complete These Hit Holiday Songs?
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Calling all Christmas carol fans out there! Do you think you can sing along to these wonderful yuletide tunes? Whether you were naughty or nice, come take a look at the words, hum the melodies, and answer the musical quiz!