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Can You Identify the Killer Beast by Its Nose?

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Killer animals come in different packages, but all of ours have noses. See if you can identify these dangerous beasts just by looking at their sniffers.

Ancient Mummy DNA Reveals Surprises About Egyptian Ancestry

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What does ancient Egyptian DNA from mummies tell us about modern populations? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Desert Warthog

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Desert Warthog got its name from the wartlike growths that grow under its jaw. Learn more about this cool creature from HowStuffWorks.

African King Mansa Musa Was Even Richer Than Jeff Bezos, Some Say

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In the 1300s, Mali's Mansa Musa set out for Mecca with an entourage of 60,000 people and thousands of pounds of gold. What would that gold be worth today?

Can You Pass This Super-Tough Snake Identification Quiz?

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Snakes are some of the most common reptiles on the face of the planet but how well do you know them? Take this quiz if you would like to find out!

African Wild Dog: Not the Hyena You Think It Is

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The African wild dog is one of the world's rarest mammals. At a glance, people unfamiliar with the species misidentify it as a hyena. While both animals are spotted, the African wild dog has round ears and longer legs than hyenas.

Baby Giraffes Get Their Spots From Mom

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A study found that baby giraffes get their spot patterns from their moms. HowStuffWorks looks at the study and what it means for giraffes in the wild.

Can You Identify These Venomous Snakes from a Black and White Photo?

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Snakes, most of which are non-venomous, can be found on every piece of habitable land. But will you be able to identify some of the deadliest venomous snakes in the world? Let's find out!

1 Billion People May Become Climate Refugees By 2050

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Climate refugees are people who have been forced to leave their homes due to an environmental disruption. Learn how the U.N. defines climate refugees.

Could you run a TV network from your home?

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If you want to run a little TV network from home, it can be done -- well, sort of.

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