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Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943
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This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.
Chances Are You'll Never See a Pine Marten in the Wild
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Pine martens are elusive and love to stay hidden in deep forests, but with strong claws, they are great climbers and hunters.
How Animal Domestication Works
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Animal domestication happened long ago. Find out which animals were domesticated first and why animals were domesticated at all.
7 Key Questions in the U.S. Slavery Reparations Debate
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HowStuffWorks looks at the issue of paying reparations for slavery, including the case for and against, as well as how would the amount be decided.
The Invasive Joro Spider Is Getting Cozy in the U.S.
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Native to East Asia, the Joro spider has adapted to life in the southern U.S. and, as far as we know, is a beneficial addition to the ecosystem.
Did Settlers Really Land at Plymouth Rock Because They Were Out of Beer?
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Did settlers really land at Plymouth Rock because they were out of beer? Find out whether that is truth or myth at HowStuffWorks.
The Snowy Owl Is Quirkier Than You'd Expect
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From the fictional Hedwig in the Harry Potter series, to those that live wild and free, the snowy owl is one of the most captivating species of owl in the world.
Can You Name All the Countries in the Northern Hemisphere?
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Even if Wacko's song of the countries is a little outdated, he might be able to pass this quiz. Do you think you have the northern knowledge to beat him?
How Vampires Work
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The vampire legend has been evolving for centuries. The most common image of the vampire was born in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" in 1897, but the stories go back further than that. Learn all about the undead.
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?