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How Hot Is Too Hot for the Human Body?
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Heat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes. How hot is too hot for normal daily activity, even for young, healthy adults?
Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?
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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs.
How Population Works
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Population is one of the most important aspects of human civilization. Learn about population and find out how a population is counted.
What Is the Most Dangerous Animal in the World?
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It's hard to say what is the most dangerous animal in the world when you're not comparing apples to apples. But when it comes dangerous, these top the list.
Can You Identify These Countries By Their Outlines?
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How well do you remember geography class? The world is a big place with lots of countries. Test your memory and see how many of them you can identify in this world geography quiz!
How much do you know about the basics of map reading?
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No, asking Google for directions to the post office doesn't count as map reading. Map reading is a fundamental human skill, one that some people never seem to master. How much do you know about basic map reading?
Are you a ghoul?
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Even if you don’t crave the taste of aged cadaver, it’s better for everyone if you take this test. Score less than an eight on this, and your human status will be confirmed. Score an eight or greater, however, and we’ll know you for a ghoul.
Amazing Animals: Primate Quiz
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Monkeys, apes and humans make up the primate animal grouping. Here is where we find our closest genetic relatives that exhibit familiar behaviors, including cultural practices, tool use and language acquisition. What separates primates from lower order animals is and what binds us together? Quit monkeying around and take the primate quiz to find out!
The Cone Snail Is a Slow, but Highly Venomous, Predator
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Cone snails are marine animals that harpoon their prey and incapacitate them with deadly toxins. They may be beautiful, but they are highly venomous.
Should We Worry About Apes Learning to Use Handguns?
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Can monkeys and apes use handguns? Read this HowStuffWorks Now article to learn about the possibility of primate gun use.