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What If Cows Didn't Exist?

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A world without cows would be a world without burgers, right? Yes, and to beef eaters that's bad news, but it would also be a world with less methane. So would losing all cows be worth it?

Red Pandas Are Not the Lesser Pandas

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Unfortunately, only 10,000 red pandas are left in the wild. HowStuffWorks looks at what makes them so adorable, and what's threatening their habitats.

How Free Radicals Affect Your Body

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When an electron loses its partner, it creates a free radical. So is that free radical now potentially hazardous to your health?

How Photosynthesis Captures Light and Powers Life on Earth

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No life, except possibly very small bacteria, would exist on Earth without photosynthesis.

How Are Airplane Cabins Pressurized?

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Without the system that pumps unused air from an aircraft's engines into the cabin, passengers and crew would be unable to breathe at 30,000 feet. But how does that system work?

Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?

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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?

Why is it bad luck to wear opals if you weren't born in October?

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Opals are unusual and mysterious gems, which may be why there are stories about their supposed luck dating back to ancient times.

Amazon River Dolphins Are Born Grey and Turn Pink

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The pink Amazon river dolphin, like some mythical creature from another world, is a shockingly beautiful color, but it is also extremely endangered.

Bussa's Rebellion and the 200-year Fight to End British Rule in Barbados

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The struggle to sever colonial ties with the British has been going on for nearly 400 years in Barbados. On Nov. 30, 2021, the island officially became a republic, installing Dame Sandra Mason as its first president.

The Fascinating World of Full Moon Superstitions

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Explore full moon superstitions and their intriguing significance. Uncover cultural beliefs and lunar myths.

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