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Cats are popular pets with 600 million worldwide. Learn about cat behavior, diet, breeds, senses, and their unique relationship with humans.
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Honey Never Spoils: The Eternal Food That Lasts Forever
Honey is the only food that never spoils. Archaeologists have found 3,000 year old honey in Egyptian tombs that is still perfectly edible today.
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Cheetah Facts: Speed, Habitat, Diet & More
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals on Earth, reaching speeds up to 70 mph. Learn about their hunting tactics, habitat, and endangered status.
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December 14, 1911: Roald Amundsen Reaches the South Pole
On December 14, 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole, winning the dramatic race against Robert Falcon Scott.
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Bald Eagle Facts: Wingspan, Speed, Habitat & Recovery Story
Bald eagles are large birds of prey and America's national symbol, known for their white heads, powerful builds, and remarkable recovery from near extinction.
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Elephant Facts: Species, Behavior, Intelligence & Conservation
Elephants are the largest land mammals with extraordinary intelligence, complex social structures, and remarkable memories that help them survive across Africa and Asia.
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Dog Facts: Breeds, Behavior, Training & History of Man's Best Friend
Dogs are domesticated descendants of wolves with over 340 breeds worldwide. They have served as human companions for at least 15,000 years across every continent.
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Lion Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet & Conservation Status
Lions are the second largest big cats and the only truly social felines, living in prides with powerful roars heard for miles across Africa and India.
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Tiger Facts: Subspecies, Habitat, Hunting & Endangered Status
Tigers are the largest cat species and apex predators with distinctive orange and black stripes. Only 4,000 remain in the wild across 13 Asian countries.
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Wombats Poop Cubes: The Only Animal With Square Droppings
Wombats are the only animals that poop cubes. Their unique intestinal structure produces perfectly shaped cubic droppings that they stack to mark territory.
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Humans Share 60% of Their DNA With Bananas
Humans share approximately 60% of their DNA with bananas. This surprising genetic overlap exists because all living things evolved from common ancestors.
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There's a Jellyfish That Never Truly Dies
The immortal jellyfish can reverse its aging process and return to a juvenile state indefinitely. This unique ability makes it biologically immortal.
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Dolphins Have Names for Each Other and Use Whistles
Dolphins create unique signature whistles that function as names. They use these whistles to call specific individuals and identify themselves to others.
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December 16, 1773: The Boston Tea Party
On December 16, 1773, American colonists dumped 342 chests of British tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxation without representation, sparking the American Revolution.
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Bear Facts: Species, Habitat, Diet & Behavior
Bears are powerful mammals with 8 species worldwide. Learn about bear behavior, diet, hibernation, habitat, and the differences between grizzly, black, and polar bears.
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Hamster Facts: Care, Breeds, Diet & Behavior
Hamsters are popular small pets with over 20 species. Learn about hamster care, diet, behavior, breeds, and how to create the perfect habitat for these adorable rodents.
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Horse Facts: Breeds, Behavior, Care & History
Horses are majestic animals with over 300 breeds worldwide. Learn about horse behavior, care, breeds, their unique senses, and 6,000 year partnership with humans.
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Guinea Pig Facts: Care, Diet, Breeds & More
Guinea pigs are social pets with 13 recognized breeds. Learn about guinea pig care, diet, behavior, vitamin C needs, and why they make wonderful companions.
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December 16, 1773: The Boston Tea Party
On December 16, 1773, American colonists dumped 342 chests of British tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxation without representation, sparking the American Revolution.
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December 15, 2001: Wikipedia Officially Launched
Wikipedia officially launched on January 15, 2001, becoming the world's largest free online encyclopedia. Today it contains over 60 million articles in 300 languages.
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December 14, 1911: Roald Amundsen Reaches the South Pole
On December 14, 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole, winning the dramatic race against Robert Falcon Scott.
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December 13, 1642: Abel Tasman Discovers New Zealand
On December 13, 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight New Zealand, forever changing the course of Pacific exploration.
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