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10 Real-life Costumed Crime Fighters
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To combat the real crime on the streets, some people assume hero identities. Get the 411 on 10 real-life costumed crime fighters.
Goofy-looking Emus Are Leggy, Flightless and Very Friendly
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the emu, the world's second largest bird next to the ostrich.
Marsupial Pictures
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Marsupials are mammals that commonly bear a pouch such as kangaroos and koalas. Learn more by viewing these marsupial pictures.
10 Animals That Start With 'T': From Terror Birds to Texas Rat Snakes
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Tasmanian devil, teddy guinea pig, tawny frogmouth... How many animals starting with the letter "T" can you name?
What's the Best-selling Vehicle in the World? Ranking Car Sales
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Every year, automakers battle for the title of the best-selling vehicle in the world. The top spot reflects both bragging rights and a snapshot of what people around the globe actually buy and drive.
How can two seemingly unrelated species that live in isolation from each other evolve into identical forms?
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Parallel evolution leads two seemingly unrelated species living in isolation from each other to evolve into identical forms. How? Learn about parallel evolution.
Are Tasmanian Devils Fighting Their Way Out of Extinction?
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Tasmanian devil extinction is a possibility; even at birth, their lives are fraught with survival hardships. Read about the cause of Tasmanian devil extinction.
Can You Answer These Basic Geography Questions Everyone Should Know?
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Whether or not you fared well in your high school World Geography class, there are a few basic facts about the world that you should definitely be aware of. Take this quiz to see how much you remember.
Polio Doc Jean Macnamara's Work Proves Viruses Can Be Vanquished
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Dame Jean Macnamara's research helped lead to the Salk vaccine for polio. Her lasting legacy as an advocate for people with disabilities lives on today.
The Sparklemuffin Peacock Spider Dances to Entice Mates
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The sparklemuffin peacock spider (Maratus jactatus) is a tiny spider that lives up to its vivacious name. This dazzling arachnid was given its moniker in 2015 by UC Berkeley PhD student Maddie Girard after they were discovered in Wondul Range National Park in southern Queensland, Australia.