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Bees Stopped Buzzing During the 2017 Solar Eclipse

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A citizen science project during 2017's solar eclipse helped researchers study how bees responded to the eclipse. HowStuffWorks looks at the results.

Who Put the Baby in the King Cake?

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King cake is as much a staple of Mardi Gras as the parades and beads. HowStuffWorks gets the story of this colorful cake, and the baby baked inside.

Which Branch of the Military Do You Belong In?

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Everyone knows the U.S. military is the finest fighting force on the planet and possibly in history. Which branch of this incredible machine would suit you best?

What Country Should You Actually Live In?

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There are nearly 200 countries to choose from, but only one that suits you culturally, economically, and perhaps even romantically. Let's find it!

Laugh Till You Scream: It's a Horror/Comedy Quiz!

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We hope this horror-comedy quiz will tickle your funny bone (without dismembering it, of course).

Pawpaws: The Forgotten Fruit That Could Use a Little Love

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You probably won't find a pawpaw in your grocery store or local farmers' market, so what's the deal with this most elusive of fruits?

Can We Guess if You're Gen X, Baby Boomer, or Millennial?

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Every generation has a set of cultural touchstones, a unique vocabulary, and a collective memory that sets it apart from others. This fingerprint tells us a lot about the heuristic you use to make sense of the world.

Hedgehog vs. Porcupine: Similarly Spiky Animals With Big Differences

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When it comes to spiky animals, hedgehog vs. porcupine species seem easy to confuse on paper. At first glance, they seem similar, both covered in sharp quills that help them defend against predators.

Yowie: Animal Kingdom Resident or Hoax Down Under?

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The Yowie animal is a towering, hairy cryptid, often called Australian Bigfoot, and the debate over its existence has been raging for centuries. Reports of the yowie have sparked everything from Aboriginal legends to alleged sightings across the eastern Australian states.

Osprey vs. Eagle: Distinguishing Between Birds of Prey

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At first glance, ospreys and eagles might seem like interchangeable kings of the sky. But when making osprey vs. eagle comparisons, you'll find these two impressive birds have more differences than similarities.

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