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Why are sloths so slow?
Ever since word spread about the seven deadly sins, sloths have been getting a bad rap. These sluggish tree-dwellers conserve energy by stopping to smell (and eat) the roses.
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What if the Chicxulub meteor had missed the Earth?
Many scientists believe that the impact from a massive asteroid was what killed off the dinosaurs. It's what started the Age of Mammals. But what if the asteroid had missed?
What's the world's deadliest spider?
While bristly tarantulas look like they could take down an unwitting human, they're actually not as poisonous as some other spiders. If you see the violin-shaped markings of a brown recluse or red hourglass of a black widow, head for the hills.
Why is it a bad idea to scare a vulture?
Do you relish hiding behind doors or leaping from dark corners to scare people? Rethink your clownish tactics if you're tempted to frighten a vulture: It'll vomit on cue, spewing forth puke that smells like rotting flesh and burns like acid.
Why are sloths so slow?
What if the Chicxulub meteor had missed the Earth?
What's the world's deadliest spider?
Why is it a bad idea to scare a vulture?
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