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Baby It's Cold Outside! How the Arctic Fox Survives Frigid Temps
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The arctic fox thrives in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.
Where Does Vanilla Flavoring Come From?
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Ah, vanilla. From pure vanilla extract to essence and imitation, it comes in all forms. But where does vanilla flavoring come from?
Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'
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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."
How Jellyfish Work
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Although jellyfish have been around for over 650 million years, they're stil very mysterious. Learn the basics and the jellyfish life cycle.
10 Plants Lost to History
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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.
Can You Name These '80s TV Couples?
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If you shipped TV couples before the term "shipping" was even a thing, we have a feeling you'll nail this quiz. How many of the following small-screen lovebirds from the '80s do you recognize?
Biggest Snakes in the World by Length and by Weight
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While you may not want to encounter one on a hike, there's no denying that snakes are magnificent creatures - no matter how big or small they are. But when it comes to the biggest snakes in the world, nature truly knows no bounds.
How Gas Prices Work
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Gas prices are on the mind of just about anyone that owns a car. Learn about gas prices, how gas prices are determined and what factors affect gas prices.
How Charles Darwin Worked
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How did Charles Darwin develop the idea of natural selection? And how did Charles Darwin and "The Origin of Species" change our thinking and our world?
How do African buffalo defend themselves from lions?
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African buffalo are huge animals, but they have fearsome predators to contend with: lions. Find out how African buffalo defend themselves against lions.