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Plants Can Defend Themselves by Making Caterpillars Turn Cannibal
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How can plants defend themselves against insects? Learn more about a new tomato study in this HowStuffWorks article.
Tiny Underwater Snails Fly Through Water Using Same Physics as Winged Insects
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A new look at the sea butterfly snail reveals a surprising case of convergent evolution. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.
Why Your Hair Is Tougher Than Razor Blades
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You think stainless steel is a strong metal. So would it surprise you to learn it can't hold an edge when it comes to your hair?
What on Earth Were They Talking About? A Quote Quiz
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What did Pablo Picasss dismiss as 'useless'? And what did place did Gertrude Stein disparage with 'There is no there there'?
Get to Know the Greek Alphabet, From Alpha to Omega
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Greek letters are used in math and science and by fraternities and sororities. What is the Greek alphabet, exactly?
How Dark Is Your Soul?
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Some of us run toward the light, while others are drawn to the shadows, not shying away from the darker side of life. Which are you?
What Kind of Car Matches Your Personality?
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Buying a car isn't just a value proposition. It's a choice made with the heart. The "perfect" car is a car that matches the personality of the owner, both in how it looks and what it can do. Which is your match?
Which Sports Car Are You?
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Rev up your engine and put the pedal to the metal, it's time to see what this baby can do. Let's find out which vehicle best fits with your particular need for speed.
Which Garage Tool Describes Your Personality?
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You might know all sorts of things about cars and how to fix them, but that doesn't mean anything if you don't have the right tools for the job. What kind of garage tool fits your personality best?
Which Era Do You Actually Belong In?
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Let's do a little time traveling during this quiz! Once we're done, you'll know which historical era you were actually meant to live in.