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How Body Farms Work
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Imagine walking through a field and stumbling upon scads of corpses, all in various states of decomposition. It's not the setting for your next nightmare, but rather a very real discipline of forensic anthropology.
Casket vs. Coffin: Comparing the Burial Containers
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Made of plain pine or shaped like a shoe, mourners may inter them, suspend them or set them ablaze. How much do caskets and coffins differ?
Are dogs a shark's favorite meal?
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Sharks' favorite meal isn't human, despite our fears -- but some fishermen claim it's dog. Read about whether your dog is safe at sea.
What causes rigor mortis?
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The causes of rigor mortis stem from the way muscles move. Learn about the causes of rigor mortis and see how chemistry affects postmortem stiffness.
Can You Identify These Snakes?
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Whether you're a budding herpetologist who loves nothing more than watching a forked tongue flicker, or you're deathly afraid of coming face to face with a snake in your own yard, knowing how to identify snakes can be a huge help. Take our quiz to see how many you can name.
How Nurse Sharks Work
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Nurse sharks are mellow, sluggish sharks that hover above the ocean floor. See why nurse sharks don't have that much in common with great whites.
10 Most Dangerous Places for Shark Attacks
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Dangerous places for shark attacks dot the globe, but some spots rate higher than others. See where the most dangerous places for shark attacks are.
Bandicoots Survived Eons of Changing Climates, But This Time It's Different
New findings about ancient, extinct Australasian bandicoot and bilby species underscore how dire things are today when even survivors like these are struggling.
How Termites Work
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Termites have existed for 50 million years and can be found throughout the world. Learn about termites and find out how termite colonies are structured.
How the V8 Supercars Championship Series Works
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The V8 Supercars Championship Series is one of the hottest motorsports to come around since NASCAR. Read about V8 Supercar races at HowStuffWorks.