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Freaks of Nature?

Slicing your tongue down the middle sounds bizarre, doesn't it? Not to Lizardman. The guy growing horns doesn't think he's too odd either. Are these guys for real?

US Presidential Timeline (pg. 2)

You may know the difference between George "Dubya" and George Senior but how well do you know the other presidents? Get the 411 you need on the presidents of the United States of America. - Page 2

Planet Overview - Uranus

Uranus is always picked on. It isn't named after a body part. And here's another tip. It's not pronounced "your anus." You say the name of this planet, "yoor a nus." All together now.

Wind Energy

When someone passes wind it can be stinky and loud. Wind that has been put to work at wind farms can be really loud too. Keep reading to find out how much wind it takes to light a light bulb.

Wild Things :: The Ear Mouse

The mouse that looks like it has a human ear growing on its back doesn't belong in the circus or to some mad scientist. Doctors are trying to regrow ears for children who don't have them.

Working Dog Trilogy

Not all dogs spend their days maxin' and relaxin' in the back yard. Check out a few dogs that go the distance to really be man's best friend!

1999 UFO Sightings

UFO sightings happen all the time. People see something they can't identify in the sky and report seeing an unidentified flying object. Here are a few sightings from 1999. What do you believe?

How Guide Dogs Work

Have you ever wondered how a guide dog knows when to cross the road? Can guide dogs tell the difference between traffic light colors? Nope. Find out how guide dogs know what to do.

Kid Invents Water Talkie

When 10 year-old Richie couldn’t point out some exotic turtles while he was snorkeling he didn’t just throw up his hands in frustration. He invented a toy that lets you talk under water.

Extreme Climates 1: Driest Place

Welcome to the driest place on earth. The Atacama Desert receives rain every 100 years, if at all. In fact, the only town in the desert hasn't seen rain yet. How do the locals survive?

Wild Things :: World's Fastest Snake

The world's fastest land snake has been known to overtake people on galloping horses. It might not be that fast but the black mamba isn't one snake you can outrun. Read on for more details.

Bursting the Bubble on Chewing Gum

Have you ever wondered what it is about gum that allows you to have hours of chewing and bubble blowing fun? Did you know that what you are chewing isn't that much different than rubber bands?

Value of Life

If you followed the news in February, 2001, you must have heard about the man with a case of road rage who threw a dog into traffic. Horrible, yes. But worse things have happened to humans.

Wild Things :: Portuguese Man-of-War

Portuguese Man-of-Wars looks like a jellyfish with long tentacles and a sail. They are well known for their painful sting. Toxins from the tentacles are almost as powerful as a cobra's venom.

Bug in the Ear

We've all heard stories about bugs crawling into people's ears and staying there. Find out what happened to John Hanning Speke after a beetle crawled in his ear and he couldn't get it out.

Roswell: UFO Crash Site

In 1947, a farmer came across some weird looking pieces of metal in a field. The military closed the area off. First they said it was a crashed UFO but later said it was a weather balloon.

Kid Inventors in History

Regardless of age, it only takes one person to make a difference. Like the 11 year-old who invented the Popsicle. And the 13 year-old who designed the state of Alaska's flag. I bet current governor Sarah Palin did not know that! Read on for more.

Wild Things :: Shark Attack!

Sharks have a bad name because people think they lurk near the shoreline waiting to eat innocent swimmers. The truth is, sharks don't like the taste of humans so they try to avoid eating us.

Alien Encounters & Sightings

On June 5, 2001 a flying alien in a yellow suit was seen in Turkey. Aliens have been seen all over the world for years. Read on for other sightings of gooey, smelly and friendly aliens.

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