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What's the Difference Between Grits and Polenta?

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Grits and polenta are both made from corn, but usually different varieties: dent corn and flint corn. What else makes these two dishes unique?

How much of my budget should go to charity?

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A seemingly endless number of worthy causes await your charity, but donations shouldn't be a burden. How much is enough -- and how much is too much?

Why the Garter Snake Is Your Garden's Best Friend

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Garter snakes are harmless, very common and beneficially feed on slugs, leeches, large insects and small rodents in North American gardens.

What Is the Real Meaning Behind 'Ring Around the Rosie'?

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We all grew up playing 'Ring Around the Rosie.' But what does it even mean?

10 Animals That Start With 'T': From Terror Birds to Texas Rat Snakes

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Tasmanian devil, teddy guinea pig, tawny frogmouth... How many animals starting with the letter "T" can you name?

9 Animals That Start With 'V': From Vaquitas to Velvet Ants

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The animal kingdom is full of surprising creatures, from the tiniest insects to the most endangered marine mammals. Animals that start with "V" include some of the rarest and most interesting. From venomous snakes to eight-armed wonders of the deep, these creatures showcase the incredible variety of life on Earth.

12 Types of Ants Spoiling a Picnic Near You

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Ants are among the most common insects on Earth, and they’re more diverse than you might think. With over 12,000 known ant species, these social insects vary widely in behavior, nesting habits, and impact on homes and gardens.

12 Scariest Dinosaurs You'd Want to Avoid While Time Traveling

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Some of the scariest dinosaurs ever to walk the Earth were terrifying for reasons beyond their size. They were dangerous animals with tools perfectly evolved for hunting, ambushing, or defending against other dinosaurs.

What's the Best-selling Vehicle in the World? Ranking Car Sales

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Every year, automakers battle for the title of the best-selling vehicle in the world. The top spot reflects both bragging rights and a snapshot of what people around the globe actually buy and drive.

Ed Gein, Inspiration for 'Psycho,' Never Served Prison Time

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If you know anything about horror movies, you've heard the name Ed Gein. This quiet man from rural Wisconsin inspired some of the most terrifying characters in film history.

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