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10 Eponymous Discoveries (and the People Who Made Them)
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Ah, the pride of leaving your name on a discovery as a lasting legacy of your time here on Earth. As the 10 discoveries on this list demonstrate, you probably won't get to revel in that pride while you're still alive.
Can You Answer All of These Questions a Farmer Should Know?
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Old McDonald had a farm, and it was a complex operation that required plenty of mechanical and scientific know-how to run. Do you have what it takes to answer questions about this ancient profession?
Stoat: A Petite, Scrappy and Irresistibly Soft Speedster
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The stoat and the weasel might look alike, but they're not the same animal. The stoat is a serious predator that kills its prey like a vampire!
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.
The Rusty-spotted Cat Is a Teeny-tiny Wild Cat
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This wild cat is known as the 'hummingbird of the cat family' and could almost fit in the palm of your hand, but its diminutive size belies a ferocious personality.
10 Sources for Exotic Fragrances
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Exotic fragrances often have roots in natural, sweet-smelling substances. Learn about 10 sources for exotic fragrances.
The Desert-dwelling Gobi Bear the Rarest Brown Bear
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The Gobi bear, scientifically known as Ursus arctos gobiensis, is a brown bear subspecies found exclusively in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Also referred to as the Mazaalai in Mongolian, this unique bear is categorized as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Bear Specialist Group the Mongolian Red Book of threatened species.
How Did Weasels Get Such a Bad Rap?
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Weasels are cute little rodents, but they have a reputation for being one of the worst of the mammals. HowStuffWorks explains how they got a bad rap.
The Tsetse Fly, Blood Meals and African Sleeping Sickness
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Get ready to explore one of Africa's most notorious insects: the tsetse fly. These tiny flies may not look like much, but they play a major role in spreading sleeping sickness, aka human African trypanosomiasis (HAT).
Asian Lady Beetle vs. Ladybug: Yes, There's a Difference
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Ladybugs might look alike at first glance, but not all of them are beneficial garden guests. If you're looking at a potential invader and unsure if it's an Asian lady beetle vs. ladybug, your confusion is entirely valid.