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Was Humpty Dumpty Really an Egg?
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And why couldn't all the king's horses and all the king's men put him back together again?
Flying Spiders Glide Into New Territories
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Spiders don't have wings, so technically can't fly. But some arachnids can soar through the air with the greatest of ease.
Who Was the Mad Trapper of Rat River?
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The Mad Trapper of Rat River probably wasn't a trapper, and he most likely wasn't mad, but who was he and why did he lead the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on one its greatest chases ever?
Why Do Certain Experiences Give Us Goosebumps?
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Think of goosebumps as 'skin orgasms' that are caused by unexpected and pleasant experiences. You know you get them when you're cold, but what is going on in our brains that triggers them?
Women's Guide to Shopping for Clothes
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Shopping for clothes can be quite difficult if you don't have the right tools. Here's a guide for women for the clothes shopping needs.
17 Flowers Poisonous to Cats (Spoiler: No Poinsettias)
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It's possible that poinsettias get the bummest rap in the plant world. They have a reputation as deadly beauties, but is the ubiquitous holiday plant actually one of the flowers poisonous to cats?
Who invented the sleeper sofa?
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Ever wondered who invented the sleeper sofa? Check out the long, illustrious history of the sleep sofa invention.
Papuan Olive Python: New Guinea's Behemoth in the Rainforest
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Although New Guinea's Papuan olive python is nonvenomous, its color-changing camouflage and mighty constriction make it an excellent hunter.
The Ili Pika May Be the Most Adorable Endangered Species
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Imagine a creature that combines the cuteness of a teddy bear with the charm of a rabbit, all wrapped up in the size of a terrier. Meet the Ili pika (Ochotona iliensis), a rare animal that has made its home in the Tian Shan mountains of northwestern China.
8 of the Scariest Animals for Pure Nightmare Fuel
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Scariness is subjective, both overall and in the animal kingdom: Some people are terrified of spiders, others are afraid of rabbits. However, certain features can make an animal look more threatening, such as a huge mouth, sharp teeth or enormous size.