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Addictive Drugs That Are Actually Pesticides

Many plant-based drugs—such as caffeine, cocaine, nicotine and morphine—are all made for the exact same reason: to fight off insects. Why exactly do humans love ingesting insect repellent so much?... READ ON

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11 Non-Rose Flower Bouquets For Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Skip the red roses and try these unusual flower arrangements instead.... READ ON

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10 Awesome New Species Discovered in 2013

Geckos and shrubs and sharks, oh my! 2013 was a big year for new species. Scientists found hundreds of them this year. Here are some of our favorites.... READ ON

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11 Incredible Facts About Venus Flytraps

Some of the most influential people who ever lived have had a fascination with Dionaea muscipula. Here are 11 facts guaranteed to inspire one of your own.... READ ON

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3 Insanely Important Crops You've Never Heard Of

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17 Stunning Works of Mosaïculture

At a triennial competition coordinated by Mosaïcultures International of Montréal, artists from around the world present arrangements of still-living plants atop mesh skeletons, creating towering exhibition pieces that put the best-trimmed privet hedges to shame.... READ ON