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Brush Up on Parseltongue to Greet the New Salazar Slytherin Snake
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A new species of green pit viper found in India has been named after the founder of Harry Potter's Slytherin house.
This Organism Is Part Plant and Part Animal
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This single-celled creature harnesses algae for energy. HowStuffWorks looks at this strange symbiosis.
Can You Identify All of These Coniferous Trees?
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Conifers conjure up winter scenes with snow and the winter holiday season. But did you know there are some coniferous trees that can't handle the snow? There are even some that thrive in arid regions! If you think know your cones, then take this quiz!
Can You Name All of These "One Punch Man" Characters?
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Unlike the main character in "One-Punch Man," you certainly won't get bored with this challenging quiz. Will you be able to step up and land a devastating blow on this quiz? Give it your best shot and see for yourself!
Can you guess the scientific name of these common things?
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Did you know there's a mushroom called Spongiforma squarepantsii? Carl Linnaeus invented modern taxonomy and scientists have expanded this vocabulary over the years. Let's see how many scientific names you can guess correctly!
Green Anaconda: Meet the Heaviest Snake in the World
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The green anaconda hunts both in water and on dry land, which is even scarier when you realize the snake is capable of eating prey larger than its own body.
Toad Lily
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Toad lilies have beautiful cream and purple flowers that bloom in fall. They are great for the shady garden. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Saola Is Southeast Asia's 'Unicorn'
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The saola, also known as the Asian unicorn, is one of the rarest animals in the world. Not only is it critically endangered, but the saola is famously secretive; very little is known about it. There are no saola in captivity and the last categorically documented saola sighting was in 2013.
This Gorgeous New Sea Slug Species Needs a Name
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A new species of nudibranch in Australia will be named by contest. Learn more about this sea slug naming contest in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Chamomile: Herbal Remedies
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Chamomile can be used in herbal remedies to treat stomach and intestinal cramps. Learn how to make a medcinal, herbal chamomile tea.