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So, the American Alligator Can Climb Trees ... How Terrifying

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The American alligator is the second-largest reptile in North America, falling just slightly behind its cousin, the American crocodile.

9 Best Reptile Pets (When Cats and Dogs Aren't Your Vibe)

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Thinking about adding a scaly friend to your family? The best reptile pets are low-maintenance and generally docile. Whether you're intrigued by the mysterious allure of a snake, the quirky personality of a gecko or the slow-and-steady charm of a turtle, there's a reptile out there to suit just about every personality.

This Is How Sexual Harassment Is Legally Defined in the U.S.

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Reports of famous people being accused of sexually harassment have been in the news. HowStuffWorks looks at the legal definition of sexual harassment.

Do Plants Make Music?

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Machines can translate some of the biological functions of plants into synthesizer sounds. But are these synthesized translations the same thing as music?

Car Dealerships Get Creative to Entice Buyers

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The era of stale and boring car showrooms are over. HowStuffWorks looks at how dealers are upping the ante to lure buyers.

Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?

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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.

7 Lovely Facts About the Lovebird

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Lovebirds are intelligent and motivated by affection. HowStuffWorks gets to know these friendly little beauties.

Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic

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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.

Empty Pill Bottles Piling Up? Here Are 15 Great Ways to Reuse Them

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Wondering what to do with those plastic pill bottles your prescriptions come in? Here are 15 great ways to reuse them and keep them out of the landfill.

Portland Cement: A Concrete History With Structural Integrity

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Invented in 1824, Portland cement remains prominent in modern construction. Learn about the hydraulic binder's raw materials and applications.

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