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How Drought Works
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What happens when the rains cease and water levels dry up precipitously? Everything from abundant grasses to apex predators suffers the consequences.
So, the American Alligator Can Climb Trees ... How Terrifying
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The American alligator is the second-largest reptile in North America, falling just slightly behind its cousin, the American crocodile.
10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson
The late marine biologist Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring," debuted 60 years ago as one of the finest works of nature writing ever.
10 Things Done Completely Out of Spite
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Many people have gone to enormous lengths to pay back someone who did 'em wrong. Learn about 10 things done completely out of spite at HowStuffWorks.
10 Things Done Completely Out of Spite
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Spite is not just for kids with broken toys. Many adults have gone to unbelievable lengths to pay back someone who did 'em wrong. Here are 10 classic examples.
Is Quicksand Real? Learn How Quicksand Works
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Countless movies and television shows depict quicksand as some kind of living creature that sucks its victims down into a bottomless pit, never to be heard from again. Well, you can't believe everything Hollywood tells you.
How Do You Clean Up an Oil Spill?
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Oil spill cleanup is often done through containment and skimming the oil off the surface of the water. Learn about oil spill cleanup methods.
How Ocean Currents Work
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Ocean currents may be driven by tides, winds or differences in density. Learn how ocean currents affect marine transportation and nutrient cycling.
Ultimate Guide to the Latium Wine Region
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The Latium wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Latium wine region at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Really Escape an Alligator if You Run in a Zigzag?
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You've heard this advice a million times, and perhaps it even brings you comfort when you're in gator territory. But is it really true?