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5 True Stories of Twins Separated at Birth

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What happens when twins are reunited decades later? And how in the world can you explain separated twins giving their firstborn son or their family dog the same exact name?

Green Anaconda: Meet the Heaviest Snake in the World

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The green anaconda hunts both in water and on dry land, which is even scarier when you realize the snake is capable of eating prey larger than its own body.

Meet Palaeophis Colossaeus, the Largest Sea Snake of All Time

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If you like swimming in the ocean, you'll probably be glad to hear that Palaeophis colossaeus, a 40-foot sea snake, has been extinct for millions of years.

Meet Gigantophis garstini, an Enormous Prehistoric Snake

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Before the 2003 discovery of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, Gigantophis garstini was known as the largest snake to ever roam the Earth.

18 Tropical Rainforest Animals You Should Know

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A rainforest is simply a forest that receives a lot of rain. But when you think "rainforest," the image that comes to mind is probably a tropical rainforest: one located near the equator, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.

What Is the Longest Snake in the World? Meet the Top 9

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The Guinness World Record for the heaviest snake goes to the green anaconda, a massive creature that tips the scales at over 500 pounds - basically the snake equivalent of a grand piano. But when it comes to length, some ancient species stretch even longer than a school bus. These slithering giants are the ultimate combination of "long and strong."

How Many Languages Are There? Literally Thousands

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Languages exist as ever-evolving systems of human communication that go beyond complex grammar or words you could learn from a quick search on Google Translate. Language consists of body language, social cues and mother tongue idioms that are shaped by culture and context. That said, how many languages are there in our vast world?

Exploring the World of Mail-order Marriages

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While the headlines usually focus on tales of abuse and scams, the reality is more humdrum - and heartbreaking.

Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?

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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.

¿Puedes aprobar este quiz de historia mundial?

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Es muy fácil saber la historia de tu propio país pero, ¿cuánto sabes acerca de la historia mundial? ¡Averígualo en este quiz sobre la historia mundial!

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