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Are Komodo dragons' mouths deadlier than cobras' venom?
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Are Komodo dragons' mouths deadlier than cobras' venom? Learn about the deadly venom and bacteria that is released in a Komodo dragon's bite.
How Green Pavement Works
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Green pavement is porous, meaning that it permits water to seep through to the ground. Learn why green pavement is good for the environment.
Mongoose vs. Cobra: Who'd Win in a Grudge Match?
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Mongooses are unlikely animals to have a taste for king cobras, but Nature works in mysterious ways. HowStuffWorks finds out more.
Do You Know Enough to Be a Train Operator?
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All aboard! Step onto the platform of this quiz, and find out if you have what it takes to pass a train operator's exam. Becoming a train operator is a lot harder than you think. Can you make the cut and get the answers right?
Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.
How Well Do You Know Your Science Vocabulary?
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For scientists, this quiz meets all the PARAMETERS. It's definitely not BASIC, but we're sure you won't get an ABSOLUTE ZERO on this quiz. Try your best, homo spaien.
On the Money: Test Your Knowledge on the World's Craziest Currencies
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Humans have assigned value to all kinds of things through the ages, from stones to spices. There’s even money made for potential encounters with alien life. How much is the intergalactic value of a Space Quid? The answer may surprise you!
You're Grounded: Cats May Soon Have Curfews in Iceland
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It's after midnight. Do you know where your cat is?
How Did These States Get Their Names?
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Ever wonder why the person who named the orange settled on that name? Seems a little obvious, doesn't it? And what about how other things get named, like states? If you have a hankering for some geographical etymology, then take a cross country trip through this quiz!
5 Polar Expeditions That Went Disastrously Wrong
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Hundreds of explorers tried to locate the Northwest Passage. Many of those attempts ended badly. HowStuffWorks looks at five.