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5 Carrier Pigeon Stories
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Read the greatest stories of the pigeons who have served as invaluable to people who need to send important messages over long distances.
The Legacy of African American Spirituals in Today's Gospel and Blues Music
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Gospel and blues music and songs of the civil rights movement have roots in slave spirituals, songs of sorrow, but jubilation at the idea of freedom.
Once Thought Extinct, the Tasmanian Tiger May Still Be Prowling the Planet
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On Sept. 7, 1936, the last known Tasmanian tiger died in captivity in Tasmania, Australia. But there are those who believe these animals still live.
The Reclusive Gila Monster Packs a Venomous Punch
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The Gila monster is the most venomous lizard on U.S. soil. But despite the fact that its bite can be debilitating, its venom can also save lives.
The Serval Stands Tall and Jumps Like A Champion
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Servals have long legs and necks, which allow them to spot prey over the tall grasses of the savanna, but their huge ears give them their best weapon - an acute sense of hearing.
What's the Difference Between a Newt and Salamander?
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These two amphibians look similar and are often confused for each other. So how many traits do they share?
Towering Obelisks Are Everywhere. Here's Why They're So Awe-inspiring
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Obelisks can be found in cities throughout the world, from Washington, D.C., to Paris, France. But what is the origin of these massive structures?
Pareidolia: Why We See Faces in Almost Everything
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We see faces in clouds, on buildings - heck, in grilled cheese sandwiches. But why is that? And how is this a help to our survival?
Deadly 1948 Donora Smog Launched the U.S. Clean Air Movement
A killer smog 70 years ago helped lead to the first federal air pollution laws.
The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail
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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.