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How Megalodon Worked
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The megalodon was born as big as an adult great white and grew to weigh as much as 7 Tyrannosaurus rex. Learn all about the megalodon.
All About the Megalodon, Shark Giant of Prehistoric Times
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The megalodon shark has intrigued scientists and the public alike with its nearly unfathomable size and power. Once ruling the ancient oceans, this prehistoric predator is often cited as the largest shark to have ever lived and even inspired a Jason Statham movie franchise.
Why do people collect shark teeth?
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Collecting shark teeth is a hobby for many people, but why do we do it? Learn why collecting shark teeth is like gathering up pieces of history.
The Blue Whale: Bigger Than Megalodon
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The blue whale is the gentle giant of the ocean. HowStuffWorks takes a look at these huge creatures and their habits.
Black Demon Shark: Baja California's Aquatic Cryptic
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In the dark waters off the Baja California Peninsula, whispers of a massive, shadowy predator have given rise to the legend of the black demon shark. Known locally as El Demonio Negro, this alleged predatory shark has sparked both fear and fascination among local fishermen, ocean lovers and shark enthusiasts.
The Rockin' State Fossils Quiz
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One of America's national treasures is its diverse and bountiful fossil record. Take our U.S. states fossils quiz to learn more about fossils.
Science vs. Monster Movies Quiz: Tell Fact from Fiction!
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This HowStuffWorks quiz will grill you on alien jaw mechanics, Godzilla's dinosaurian ties and the unexpected downside of invisibility.
9 Extinct Exotic Sea Creatures
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A stunning array of strange and ferocious aquatic beasts patrolled Earth's waters long before they became the stuff of legends and "Jurassic Park" movies. One could eat a great white shark in one gulp.
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?
7 Scary Extinct Animals That Were Absolute Terrors
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If you thought sea monsters were just the stuff of myth, you thought wrong. With giant, razor-sharp teeth, ancient cetaceans - the ancestors to modern whales, dolphins and porpoises - make even nightmares seem dull.