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To Save the Galapagos Islands, We May Need to Modify Rat DNA
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How could altering rat DNA reduce the population on the Galapagos Islands? Learn more about GMO rats in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
9 Largest Islands in the World
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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.
The Ultimate Gilligan's Island Quiz
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Take a group of bumbling people and strand them on a deserted island. That's the premise of "Gilligan's Island," one of the most popular TV shows of the 60s. How much do you know about this silly tropical comedy?
How Do You Buy a Private Island?
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How do you buy a private island is explained in this article by HowStuffWorks.com. Read on to learn everything you need to know about buying your own island getaway.
Climate Change Threatens the Moai of Easter Island
The statues of Easter Island have stood for over 800 years. See how climate change and rising seas are affecting them with HowStuffWorks.
Why Is AAPI Heritage Month Celebrated in May?
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AAPI Month commemorates two important dates in Asian American history, but it wouldn't have become a reality without the efforts of one determined woman with some Congressional backing.
Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop
The Guano Islands Act of 1856 gave the U.S. the ability to claim islands full of bird droppings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
9 Deep-diving Facts About the Lands of Oceania
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Fourteen countries and 39 million square miles make up Oceania in the South Pacific. And bungee jumping was invented there, too.
Kava Is Natural and Legal, But Is It Safe?
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You may have heard of kava, or kava kava, and its calming effects, but how much do you know about its history and the risks associated with taking it?
Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?
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A Japanese holdout may have been an obstinate threat in Allied eyes, but he was upholding the concept of bushido. Learn what inspired Japanese holdouts.