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What If There Were No Snakes?

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Snakes get a bad rep. They've become so associated with dishonesty, deception and temptation that many might prefer the world just rid itself of them altogether. But creepy as they may be, it turns out that snakes are pretty handy to have around.

The Charismatic Capybara Is Chiller Than Your Dog

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the enormous and charismatic rodent known as the capybara.

The British Shorthair Is a Round-faced 'Teddy Bear Cat'

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British shorthairs have colorful eyes, dense fur and a rotund appearance. Some folks call them 'Teddy bear cats.' HowStuffWorks gets to know them.

Chinese-American Actress Anna May Wong Fought Racism in Life and Onscreen

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Anna May Wong endured racism during her lifetime. But she persisted and eventually broke down barriers to become the first Chinese-American film star.

The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop

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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.

What If We Drilled Into a Supervolcano?

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What could happen if we poked one of these sleeping giants? There are two scenarios. One is good. One is very, very bad.

Is American wheat the cause of gluten sensitivity?

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Is the American wheat industry to blame for the gluten-free craze? Learn if it's the cause of gluten sensitivity at HowStuffWorks.

Alaska's Kodiak Bear Is One of the Planet's Biggest

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Kodiak bears are some of the largest bears in the world and live only in the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska.

The Ultimate Sherlock Holmes Quiz

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Think you're the ultimate Sherlock Holmes fan? Take our quiz on the life and legends of the great detective himself to find out!

The Largest Bird of Prey: Tallest, Heaviest and Widest Wingspan

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The largest bird of prey is a raptor that dominates the air with its massive wingspan, incredible strength and razor-sharp talons. The biggest birds aren't just impressive because of their size; they're also some of the most powerful predators in the avian world, from the highest peaks of South America to the vast forests of Asia.

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