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The Time Two Russian Space Tortoises Beat Apollo to the Moon
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Yep, two small-bodied Russian tortoises made it to the moon and back before man did.
Freshwater Snails: Helpful Carriers of Harmful Parasites
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You might think of snails as the little shelled creatures that you find crawling in your garden, or even as a delicacy of French cuisine, where they are called "escargot." But there are snails that live in the water, too, including marine snails in the tropical oceans and freshwater snails found across the world in ponds, lakes and rivers.
The Slowest Animal in the World and 15 Fellow Slowpokes
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The animal kingdom is home to some truly slow-moving creatures that take life at a leisurely pace. The slowest animal in the world uses sluggish movements that require less energy, which is crucial for animals with limited food resources. Being so slow that they look completely still is a good strategy to hide from vicious predators.
Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?
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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?
Did Quinoa Get Too Popular for Its Own Good?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the popularity of quinoa and how it affected farmers who grew it in South America.
Sea Cucumber: Animal or Vegetable?
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What is a sea cucumber? HowStuffWorks looks at these strange sea creatures.
Can You Tell If a Sand Dollar Is Alive Before Taking It Off the Beach?
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Everyone loves foraging for seashells at the beach, but the true jackpot is finding a perfect unbroken sand dollar. However, taking one home may not be such a good idea.
Can You Finish These Famous SpongeBob Quotes?
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Everyone's favorite yellow sponge has said some iconic things over the years. Can you finish all of these famous SpongeBob quotes? Let's find out!
10 Innovations in Water Purification
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As far back as 1500 B.C.E., people were trying to purify water to make it drinkable. And we're still at it. Today inventors use tools as simple as clay and as sophisticated as carbon nanotubes to bring clean water to the world.
Why would there be no more fish in 40 years?
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According to a study published in Friday's issue of the journal Science, there will be no seafood left to catch by 2048. Learn more about seafood at HowStuffWorks.