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Can You Name These Classic Cars from the '50s through '70s?
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Now pay attention! These aren't ordinary cars; these are classic cars! They are loved the world over for varying reasons. Let's see if you know them.
Giant African Land Snails Invade South Florida Again
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These massive mollusks are one of the world's most invasive species. They have the potential to devastate Florida's agriculture. Oh, and they can cause meningitis in humans.
Think Dimetrodon Was a Dinosaur? Think Again
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Dimetrodon may look for all the world like a dinosaur, but in reality, was a member of the same clade, or group of animals, that gave rise to mammals.
15 Largest Cities in China, Ranked by Population
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China is one of the most populous countries in the world, surpassed only by India. By the end of 2023, China boasted a population of about 1.4 billion people. Although this marked the country's second year of population decline, the largest cities in China are still some of the biggest cities in the world.
Charles Lindbergh's Transatlantic Flight
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Charles Lindbergh made the first transatlantic flight, from New York to Paris. Learn more about Charles Lindbergh's flight and his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis.
Can You Name These Cricketers From an Image?
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Cricket is an ancient game that became one of the most popular forms of sport in the world. Those who play cricket are part of a long tradition of joy and heartbreak, but how many of those players can you recognize?
14 Notable Grand Ole Opry Performers
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The Grand Ole Opry made Nashville the country music capital of the world. See our list of 14 notable Grand Ole Opry performers, including Johnny Cash.
Mudskipper Robot Helps Show How Vertebrates Evolved to Walk on Land
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A robot to simulate mudskipper locomotion gives scientists a look into the success of the first land vertebrate ancestors, and points to our future on other planets.
The Stanley Cup Trophy Has a Long and Quirky History
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First of all, who is Stanley? Also, why is this trophy so dang big?
The Great London Smog of 1952
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A smog of epic proportions enveloped London in December of 1952. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the incident and its aftermath.