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What Makes Mexican Jumping Beans Jump?

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Mexican jumping beans are small, brown beans that seem to have a life of their own as they jump and move around. But what is it that makes them jump?

Starfish Use Intricate Water Whorls as a Survival Mechanism

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Tiny starfish larvae get food and swim by creating swirls of water. See the starfish in action at HowStuffWorks Now.

Will Black Soldier Fly Maggots Save Humanity?

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Black soldier fly larvae are useful in myriad ways that just might feed the world and save humanity. HowStuffWorks looks at these amazing creatures.

Do You Know If These Garden Bugs Are Helpful or Harmful?

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There is no doubt that bugs love gardens. Gardeners know, however, that not every bug should be welcomed with open arms. Do you know enough about bugs AND gardening to say which of these bugs are helpful and which are harmful to garden plants? Dig into the quiz and find out.

Botflies Are Nasty Parasites That Get Under Your Skin

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If you've never seen a botfly, it looks rather harmless. Until it lays its eggs inside a living host. HowStuffWorks talks about when things get gross.

How Wasps Work

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Though wasps offer useful services to the environment, wasps also inflict great pain on victims. Learn why wasps are amazing, and disturbing, insects.

How Mosquitoes Work

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Mosquitoes are insects that have been around for over 30 million years. Learn about mosquitoes and find out how to reduce mosquito populations.

What is in moth balls? Is it harmful to people?

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Moth balls use fumes to kill moths and moth larvae. Learn more about moth balls and find out what the main active ingredient is in moth balls.

4 Stages of a Ladybug's Life

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The ladybug life stages are complex and wonderful. Learn all about this common backyard beetle by learning the stages of a ladybug's life.

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