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10 Cool Animals That Stand Out in a Crowd

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Animal have some amazing skills. Read on to see which animals have the most amazing skills.

How Juliane Koepcke Survived the Crash of LANSA Flight 508

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On Christmas Eve in 1971, a young woman's life changed forever when she found herself plummeting through the sky in the midst of a thunderstorm. That woman was Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a tragic plane crash in the Peruvian rainforest.

The Ultimate Child Safety Quiz

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As parents, we all naturally love and cherish our children. We think we know how to look out for their safety, but there are many pitfalls we might never consider. Do you know how to keep your kids safe in this complex modern world? Take our quiz to learn what you can do to keep your precious children safe and secure.

Don't Be Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf Spider

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Wolf spiders might find their way into your house and can look threatening, but they're really harmless.

How to Treat Poison Sumac

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Poison sumac is even more toxic than its cousins, poison ivy and poison oak, in its ability to cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems.

What Is the Baltic Sea Anomaly?

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There's no denying it: "Anomaly" is a great word, full of danger and mystery. So when an underwater object is declared a bona fide anomaly, it's no surprise our ears perk up a bit. But is the Baltic Sea anomaly worth the hype or just a big old dud?

Does It Rain on Other Planets?

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Imagine sheets of methane, sulfuric acid and, yes, even diamonds falling from the sky. HowStuffWorks explains how it how it rains on other planets.

Is Borax Harmful or Helpful?

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Borax, a popular addition to laundry detergents and slime recipes, is a natural ingredient that has been getting flack for possibly being harmful to children. But is this true?

How Old Is Earth and How Did Scientists Figure It Out?

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In 1953, CalTech geochemist Clair Patterson came up with an estimate for Earth's age that still holds today.

How Do AI Detectors Work? Not Plagiarism but Patterns

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How do AI detectors work? Ah, so you want to understand how machines try to tell machine writing from human writing.

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