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Balut Is the Asian Street Food You Gotta Eat to Believe
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At first glance, balut might look unappetizing and unappealing. But it's a favorite snack in Southeast Asia. HowStuffWorks explains this unusual food.
The Slithering Serpent and 6 Other Secrets of Chichén Itzá
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The archeological site Chichén Itzá is one of Mexico's most popular tourist draws. Here are some things you may not know about this wonder.
How can a corpse be incorruptible?
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Incorruptible bodies -- corpses that don't decay -- are a scientific mystery. Read why incorruptible bodies are hard to explain and where to find them.
Bottle Trees: A Beautiful Tradition With a Spiritual Past
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Bottle trees originated centuries ago in the Congo in West Africa and still hold a special spiritual place in the heart of the American landscape.
Giganotosaurus Wasn't Just a 'Jurassic World' Creation
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Constantly compared to the Tyrannosaurus rex, the Giganotosaurus was one of a handful of dinosaurs that rivaled, or possibly exceeded, the creature in size.
The Smartest Dinosaur (and 9 More Clever Prehistoric Reptiles)
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Which were the smartest dinosaurs? While we can't sit a Velociraptor down for an IQ test, scientists use fossil evidence like brain cavity size and body ratios to make educated guesses.
Skate Fish vs. Stingray: Comparing Bottom-dwelling Fish
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At first glance, skate fish vs. stingray confusion is extremely understandable. Both belong to the class Chondrichthyes, the group of cartilaginous fish that includes sharks. They share flat bodies, wing-like pectoral fins, and bottom-dwelling habits.
Aurochs (Rhymes With 'Ox') Was the Great Granddaddy of Cattle
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The aurochs was a powerful wild ox that once roamed across much of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. This extinct species, known scientifically as Bos primigenius, is widely recognized as the wild ancestor of modern domestic cattle.
Scary Stories
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Whether it's for Halloween festivities or everyday fun, kids love scary stories. Browse this collection of read-aloud scary stories for children.
How Muscles Work
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Muscles are your body's engine, and you couldn't do anything without them. Learn about skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle and how muscle contraction works.