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The Fast and Furious Peregrine Falcon Is a Midair Hunting Machine

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While the cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, the peregrine falcon, a large predatory raptor, is by far the fastest bird on planet Earth.

Jacques Cousteau: The Man Who Brought the Ocean Into Our Homes

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Jacques-Yves Cousteau inspired an entire generation to take an interest in the deep sea and was one of the first to warn of the peril of its destruction.

How Long Does the Once-dimming Star Betelgeuse Have Left?

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Star-gazers gasped when they saw how much Betelgeuse dimmed in 2019 and the reason wasn't clear. Even though it's back up to full strength, how long will it be before it explodes? We haven't seen a supernova in over 400 years.

John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty

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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?

6 Facts About the Lovely, Incredibly Destructive, Lionfish

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The showy lionfish is a stunning beauty. But this invasive species, which was released into the wild in the 1980s, is wreaking havoc on delicate reef ecosystems worldwide.

What Makes a 'Killer' Lake Explode?

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Lakes seem like serene places to escape and enjoy peace and quiet. So you'd probably be surprised to learn that a lake can actually explode without warning. It's happened, with deadly consequences.

'Rainbow Lightning': One of Mother Nature's Rare Shows

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You may never see it happen live, but if you do, consider yourself lucky. Because this meteorological phenomenon doesn't happen very often.

How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic

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Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.

What's the Largest Land Animal That Ever Existed on Earth?

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Just how big do animals come? Dive backward through time and the fossil record in search of the most colossal member of kingdom Animalia.

Benefits of Chlorella

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Chlorella, simple algae, can protect and repair the body. Learn about the potential health benefits of chlorella.

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