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King Cobra: A Venomous Snake's Diet and Mating Rituals

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The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the longest venomous snake in the world and is one of the few snake species to make a nest for its eggs.

5 Things to Look For in a New Tire

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There are certain things you should look for when shopping for a new tire. Learn about the 5 things to look for in a new tire at HowStuffWorks.

Why Americans Are So Crazy About Their Flag

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The United States flag fetish can seem surprising, confusing or even just quaint to outsiders. Where does it come from?

Is All That Shines Really Sterling Silver?

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The Brits standardized what it means for an item to be sterling silver way back in the 14th century. But how can you tell if something is sterling or not?

5 Polar Expeditions That Went Disastrously Wrong

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Hundreds of explorers tried to locate the Northwest Passage. Many of those attempts ended badly. HowStuffWorks looks at five.

What if we ran out of fossil fuels?

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We wouldn't stop requiring power. So how would a turn to alternative energy sources work out for transportation, international trade and our daily diets?

Was Lyme Disease Created as a Bioweapon?

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Maybe it's mistrust of the U.S. government and health-related industries, as well as Lyme's insidious nature, that makes this idea catnip for conspiracy theories. But what's the truth?

How The Pythagorean Theorem Helps Solve a Right Triangle

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The Pythagorean theorem, which explains how to calculate the longest side of a right-angled triangle, is an ancient mathematical statement that still buttresses modern-day construction, aviation and even how we navigate through traffic.

How Much of a Geographic Whiz Are You?

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Do you know your global places and local areas of interest? Get out your maps and wits, combine them and have fun in our Geography Whiz quiz!

What Was the Strongest Earthquake Ever Recorded?

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Earthquakes are among the most powerful natural forces on Earth, often causing widespread devastation, triggering tsunamis and altering the landscape of a region. But how strong was the strongest earthquake of all time?

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