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Are Dinosaurs Still Alive?
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Whether in "King Kong," "Journey to the Center of the Earth" or "The Lost World," humankind has long held out hope of discovering a secret land filled with prehistoric beasts. But is that even possible? Are dinosaurs still alive?
How did language evolve?
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Let's assume that long ago Homo sapiens communicated by grunting at one another. How and when did all those grunting sounds evolve into a verb tenses, clauses and proper nouns?
Flamingo Rumps Produce 'Rouge' to Primp Pink Plumage
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Flamingos use a secretion from a gland near their rear end to touch up their feathers when they've been bleached by the sun.
Contrary to Popular Opinion, Cats Are No Good at Catching Rats
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Cats will catch birds and mice, but rats? Not so much. HowStuffWorks finds out why.
Are animals still evolving?
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Evolution is a never-ending process, but some scientists believe it might be speeding up as human activity impacts the environment.
How Curiosity Works
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Curiosity is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the evolution of human curiosity.
How Kin Selection Works
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We're used to taking the phrase "survival of the fittest" to mean it's an "every man for himself" world. But some animals (like worker bees) sacrifice themselves to ensure their species lives on. Why would they do this?
Can You Guess The Gen 1 Pokemon From a One Sentence Description?
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Choosing the perfect generation one Pokemon is important while you battle your way to becoming a Pokemon Master. From type, skills and personality you need to know what awaits you before making your choice. Test your skills here! We'll describe the Pokemon in a single sentence and you tell us which Pokemon it is!
Did dinosaurs have feathers?
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Did dinosaurs have feathers? Some evidence found on fossils suggest that at least some kinds did. Find out did dinosaurs have feathers?
If We Show You a Fossil, Can You Figure Out What Living Thing It Used to Be?
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Don't let those incredible dinosaur skeletons in the museum fool you -- the fossils of living things don't always look exactly like that person, plant or animal did while alive. See how many you can identify with this quiz!