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Do cows pollute as much as cars?
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Cow flatulence produces the greenhouse gas methane, which is linked to global warming. Find out how scientists are working to reduce cow flatulence in livestock.
The 1897 Cow Abduction Hoax
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In 1897 Alexander Hamilton reported a cow abduction by a UFO that appeared at his farm in Kansas. How did he fool people for half a century, and even get the made-up story in the newspaper?
Why Do We Say 'Holy Cow'?
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The Hindu religion considers cows holy. But that's certainly not why we utter the expression. So what's the story behind it?
Why would scientists want to create a hybrid human-cow embryo?
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This week, a group of London-based scientists requested official permission to begin a three-year study involving stem cells derived from human-cow hybrids.
How Mad Cow Disease Works
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Mad cow disease is in the news again, with tests confirming the second case in the United States since December 2003. Learn how this brain disease affects livestock and people.
Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute?
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Can piranhas really strip a cow to the bone in under a minute? Learn about piranha feeding frenzies at HowStuffWorks.
Did the Great Chicago Fire really start with Mrs. O'Leary's cow?
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Legend has it that the Great Chicago Fire started with Mrs. O'Leary's cow and a lantern in the shed. Did a cow really start the Great Chicago Fire?
Ox vs. Cow: Different Uses for the Same Species
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If you've ever driven past a farm and wondered about ox vs. cow differences, you're tapping into a classic question in animal science.
What Is a Cosmic Cow?
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Astronomers at HaleakalÄ Observatory in Hawaii noted a bright X-ray emission in 2018, which persisted for three weeks and glowed ten times more brightly than previously studied supernovas, but are just now beginning to understand it.
How to Milk a Cow
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Do you know how to milk a cow? Find out how to milk a cow in this article from HowStuffWorks.