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Quodpot or Quidditch? Wizarding Worlds Aren't All the Same

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The differences between the U.S. and Britain are many, but in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, they're even more pronounced.

The Georgia Guidestones: A Monumental Mystery

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Much mystery surrounds the Georgia Guidestones, including the true identity of the man who commissioned them to be built and the identity of their destroyer.

Think the Founding Fathers Were a Bunch of Old Men? Think Again

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We see them in paintings of the day as a congregation of arthritic old men, drily deciding the terms of the new republic when, in actuality, some were as young as 26.

Ruby Chocolate Is Pink Perfection

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Ruby chocolate is becoming a worldwide confectionary sensation. HowStuffWorks looks at the history and lore behind pink chocolate.

How many bug species exist?

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Wondering how many bug species are out there? Learn the difference between bugs and insects and find out many bug species exist.

How Long Do Squirrels Live?

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There are tons of squirrel species around the world. Do they all have the same life span?

No Need to Howl When You See January's Wolf Moon

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January's moon is called the wolf moon, but it's also known as the center moon and the freeze up moon (among other names). Here's why.

What's Your Favorite Truck?

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Are all trucks created equal? Not by a long shot. Some are good, some are bad, some are ho-hum. But there's that one truck that stands head, tires and axle above the rest, isn't there? Think we can guess your favorite? Buckle up and let's see!

Giganotosaurus vs. T. rex: Two Dinosaurs With Big Reputations

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Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for over 160 million years, and two of the most talked-about giants are facing off in a battle of legends: Giganotosaurus vs. T rex.

The Tiny Finger Monkey Gets Lonely Without Its Family

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Some animals are so small they seem more like toys than creatures of the wild. Take the finger monkey, for example. Also known as the pygmy marmoset, it's the smallest monkey in the world and could fit snugly in the palm of your hand.

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