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Which "Toradora!" Character Are You?
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Whether you're bubbly like Minori or a clean freak like Ryuuji, this "Toradora!" quiz will guess which character matches to your happy personality! That is unless you're secretly a tsundere like Taiga the tiger ...
Which Bennet Sister are you?
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The Bennet sisters of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice are as different as can be! Are you Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, or Lydia? Find out by taking this quiz.
Is the Doomsday Fish Actually a Terrible Omen?
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As land-dwelling humans, the ocean can be both fascinating and a little (or a lot) frightening. It's therefore not all that surprising that an appearance of the large, strange-looking oarfish might make people anxious, especially in our social-media addled age.
James Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny and the Industrial Revolution
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The spinning jenny revolutionized the process of spinning yarn during the Industrial Revolution. Read on to learn about its impact on textile production.
The Blue Shark Is Built for Long-distance Travel
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Sleek, fast, and unmistakably tinted with ocean hues, the blue shark is a standout among pelagic sharks.
A Barnacle Attaches for Life (Yes, They're Living Crustaceans)
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Ever notice those little crusty clumps stuck to rocks, boat hulls or even whales? Those are barnacles, and while they might not look like much, they're marvels of the natural world.
Mako Shark Pups Feed on Unfertilized Eggs Before They're Born
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If the ocean had a drag race, the mako shark would leave the competition in its bubbly wake.
SS United States: Dock in Disrepair or Sink as Reef Fodder?
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Once the crown jewel of American maritime innovation, the SS United States is again making waves — but this time, it might be under the sea.
Chief Mouser Larry the Cat Now Serves His Fifth British PM
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Unlike the revolving door of British PMs, Larry the Cat has staying power. But is he any good at catching mice?
Goliath Birdeater: A Huge Tarantula That Only Eats Birds Sometimes
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In the dense rainforests of northeastern South America, a giant lurks beneath banana leaves and within deep burrows. Meet the goliath birdeater, the largest tarantula species on Earth. This spider is so big, it can span the size of a dinner plate, making it the undisputed heavyweight of the arachnid world.