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What's the Difference Between a Newt and Salamander?
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These two amphibians look similar and are often confused for each other. So how many traits do they share?
Fisher Cats: Tough Guys of the Weasel World
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HowStuffWorks looks at the world of the mysterious fisher cat, which actually isn't a cat at all but rather a tough member of the weasel family.
Is Planet Nine Actually a Primordial Black Hole?
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As the search for Planet Nine wears on, researchers are pondering what else object could be. HowStuffWorks asks the question and talks to an expert.
The Fruit Identification Quiz
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Without smelling the grapes or squeezing the melons, can you identify all these fruits from a photo? We think you can!
Ghost in the Machine: When Does AI Become Sentient?
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A Google engineer made headlines for claiming that an AI called LaMDA had become sentient or conscious. While many AI scientists disagreed, what would it take for an AI to ever become sentient?
How a Sharknado Would Work
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It's hard to resist a movie where bloodthirsty beasts fall from the sky, especially if Ian Ziering stars! How might the science behind this B movie work?
Can You Identify These Lizard Species?
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We may not have dinosaurs in the world anymore but we do have lizards. Lots and lots of lizards! Let's see you flex your herpetology muscles and name as many of these species as you can!
Great Pacific Garbage Patch: The World's Biggest Landfill in the Pacific Ocean
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the world's largest landfill, is located in the middle of the Pacific. Read about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
How Gymkhana Works
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Gymkhana is a form of auto racing that test not only the driver's physical skills but also offer mental challenges. Read about gymkhana racing.
Can You Identify These Old School Cars?
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There is nothing like the leather, wood and brass that many old school cars proudly display in their interiors. And what about those engines? Simple but effective. But can you identify these old school classics from just one image? Good luck!