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How Thoroughbred Horses Work
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Thoroughbred horses aren't just pretty; they're the end result of centuries of breeding and record-keeping. Learn about the history and purpose of thoroughbred horses at HowStuffWorks.
Horseback Riding Quiz!
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Horseback riding is not only fun and relaxing, but it can also be very useful as well. When not in the saddle, horse people are often found dreaming of it. Consider yourself to be one of them? Saddle up and get ready to see if you can handle the ropes on this quiz!
The Basic Farming Quiz
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Do you know the acreage of your land? Can you tell the difference between a combine and a tractor? If you think you know the basics of farming, take this quiz to prove you have the cultivated knowledge a farmer knows like the back of his hand.
Budweiser's Clydesdales: How These 'Gentle Giants' Came to Symbolize a Brand
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are promoting the wind power used to make Budweiser beer. HowStuffWorks looks at the famous horses.
Siberia's Batagaika Crater Just Keeps Growing, and That's Not Good
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It's known as the "Gateway to Hell" and while it might not actually get you there, what it will unleash if it keeps thawing could truly be hellish.
How do a zebra's stripes act as camouflage?
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I've heard that the black and white stripes on a zebra provide camouflage. How can this be if they're not in a black-and-white environment?
Largest Horse Breed Holds World Record for Over 175 Years
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The world's largest horse breed varieties have evolved in step with the humans who domesticated and cared for them. Each ancient breed of large horses was selected for specific traits; some large breeds of war horses were fearless companions in battle. In contrast, carriage horses and riding horses were prized for their elegant appearance and easygoing temperament.
The Zonkey Has a Donkey Mom and Zebra Dad
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The zonkey is a rare hybrid that combines the iconic stripes of a zebra with the humble resilience of a donkey.
How do astronauts eat in space?
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Astronauts eat in space with the help of special contraptions and carefully packaged food. Learn more about how astronauts eat in space.
Spotted Horses Aren't All Appaloosas, and All Appaloosas Aren't Spotted
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It's not the spots, but the mutation of a certain gene, that makes a horse an Appaloosa.