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Basic Biology test!

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Metabolism? Catabolism? Mitochondria? Taxonomy? Biology isn't the easiest of subjects, but there are some basics everyone should remember from their school days. Test your knowledge now!

Why do girls wear pink and boys wear blue?

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Gender color preferences is currently under study in order to determine why girls and boys prefer different colors. Learn about gender color studies.

Can Santa Really Climb Down the Chimney?

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Can Santa really climb down the chimney? Learn about some of the different methods Santa Claus might use in order to fit down a chimney.

What the Stuff?!: 5 Bizarre Facts About the Coelacanth

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The coelacanth is an order of bottom-dwelling, carnivorous ocean fish that grow up to 6 and a half feet long and weigh up to 200 pounds. But they're not just huge and crazy ugly - they're also one of the most interesting animals in all of biology.

What have we learned from the Human Genome Project?

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The Human Genome Project revealed how the 3.2 billion base pairs contained in the human genome are ordered. Learn more about the Human Genome Project.

Why do we have fingerprints?

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Why do we have fingerprints? Identification isn't their only purpose. Learn about the reasons for fingerprints.

Are Whales Mammals? Yes, and They're Related to Hippos

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If you've ever wondered, "Are whales mammals?" the answer is a resounding yes. Despite their fish-like appearance, whales belong to the order Cetacea and share many features with other mammals. From breathing air to nursing their young, these marine giants check every mammalian box.

5 Reasons Parasites Are Beneficial to Earth

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You probably think all parasites are disgusting little critters, but that's not always the case. Several are actually critical to the planet.

Female Dragonflies Fake Death to Avoid Unwanted Male Advances

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How does the female moorland hawker dragonfly ward off unwanted mating advances? Learn about dragonflies playing dead in this HowStuffWorks article.

How Cells Work

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The human body is composed of about 10 trillion cells. Everything from reproduction to infections to repairing a broken bone happens down at the cellular level. Find out all about cells.

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