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How Dangerous Is the Beaver?

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Beaver attacks get a lot of media attention but should we really be afraid of beavers? HowStuffWorks learns all about these rodents.

Why Do Beavers Build Dams?

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Why do beavers build dams and what happens when they do? How would things change if no more beavers build dams?

The Leave It to Beaver Quiz

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"Leave It to Beaver" harkens back to a simpler time, when moms wore heels and pearls to clean the house and the worst thing a kid had to worry about was a bully or a bad grade. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about this feel-good classic!

The Now-extinct Castoroides Was a Bear-sized Beaver

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The giant castoroides thrived in the Great Plains, the Great Lakes region, the American South and Alaska. So why did this massive beaver die out?

Eco Engineers: 5 Animals That Can Reshape Earth's Waterways

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Animals leave their marks on the ecosystem in ways you probably never imagined. Learn about five that can affect the waterways at HowStuffWorks.

Where Does Vanilla Flavoring Come From?

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Ah, vanilla. From pure vanilla extract to essence and imitation, it comes in all forms. But where does vanilla flavoring come from?

Muskrats Are Fat Little Rodents With a Signature Smell

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They look a lot like beavers and the two rodents have a lot in common. But muskrats are their own species with their own signature scent.

If a Woodchuck Can't Chuck Wood, What Can It 'Chuck'?

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It's an age-old question. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck? Turns out, none at all. So what would a woodchuck chuck if it couldn't chuck wood?

Ridiculous History: How an Irish Beer Became the Authority on World Records

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What is the relationship between Guinness beer and Guinness World Records? Learn more about world record history in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Did people initially think the duckbill platypus was a hoax?

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The duckbill platypus is said to be created from spare animal parts. Learn if people first thought the duckbill platypus was a hoax at HowStuffWorks.

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