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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.