Patty Rasmussen
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Patty Rasmussen is a freelance writer based in the Atlanta area. She’s written about everything from Major League Baseball to economic development to the reason why calico cats are almost always female. Patty enjoys writing for HowStuffWorks because it means she’s usually picked first for trivia teams.
Technically they’re called tanuki, but these furry critters might as well be called raccoon dogs because that’s what they look like. So are they just as domesticated and loving as the canines we know?
Ankylosaurus was a dinosaur with short, squat legs that allowed it to run at about 6 miles per hour â fast, but not fast enough to outrun a large carnivorous predator like Tyrannosaurus rex.
Conservators from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources opened the 126-year-old time capsule July 2, 2020 and are preserving what they can.
Most people throughout the world are right-handed. So can they teach themselves to use their left hands, too and become ambidextrous?
Many health experts are gravely concerned about how the massive protest crowds, chanting and especially use of tear gas could accelerate the spread of coronavirus.
For decades we’ve been told having houseplants can improve our indoor air quality. But is this true? And do you need to live in a veritable jungle to get better air quality?
Known for his lilting cover of ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow,’ which he sang while playing the ukulele, IZ was a big part of the Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance.
Some of us get it, some of us don’t – the scourge of so many nature lovers everywhere – but did you know that our four-legged friends are also susceptible to the three-leaved menace?
A low oxygen level in your blood is a good indicator of a COVID-19 infection, but what exactly does that mean and how do doctors test for it?
These quirky clay figurines sprout “hair” seemingly overnight. But what is it that has made the Chia Pet an international sensation for 40 years?
If you’re a fan of jigsaw puzzles, get a load of these. Some hold Guinness World Records as the biggest. And some are just incredibly hard to solve.
A new species of green pit viper found in India has been named after the founder of Harry Potter’s Slytherin house.
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. But a few breeds stand out for being, well, exceptionally large. Which hold the records for being the biggest?
Dame Jean Macnamara’s research helped eventually lead to the Salk vaccine for polio. Her lasting legacy as an advocate for people with disabilities still lives on today.
U.S. President Donald Trump has been touting the malaria drug chloroquine as a possible miracle drug for coronavirus. Should we all be taking chloroquine?
Social distancing is definitely not something most of us are used to. After all, we humans are social creatures. So what is it exactly, and how are we supposed to do it?
You’ve probably heard the word “quarantine” a lot in relation to the coronavirus. But how is it different from patient isolation?
But, squirrels that strongly prefer one hand over the other aren’t as good at learning, one study suggests. What does this mean for you and me?
Retractable leashes, martingale collars, slip leads, harnesses, choke chains – this dog walking business is way more complicated than you thought. So, with all the options out there, what is the best way to leash your dog?
Elk are some of the most majestic animals in the world, but also some of the most aggressive. Here’s what you need to know about the territorial elk.
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