Are Men or Women Better Navigators?

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Happy Tuesday Ever hear of "Jurassic Park"? We hate to say it, but John Hammond (Richard Attenborough's character) lied to you. The dinosaur that's called Velociraptor in those movies was really based on Deinonychus. Learn more about this unsung theropod in our article. Was the White House Really Trashed at Andrew Jackson's First Inauguration? For almost two centuries, Andrew Jackson's inauguration blowout has been cited as the wildest party ever thrown at the White House, but historians believe we should take the colorful accounts with a grain of salt. Read more >> Are Men or Women Better Navigators? Let the "discussion" commence. Read more >> Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection This rebellion may have been brief, but its ramifications changed the course of American history. Read more >> 9 Heavy-hitting Facts About the Greatest, Muhammad Ali Can he still "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee" at age 79? Read more >> How to Make a Milkshake Check out these quick and easy recipes for a homemade milkshake that'll satisfy your sweet tooth. Read more >> Placebo Surgeries Are Effective, But Are They Ethical? Usually, when we think of a placebo it's a harmless sugar pill, taken in place of an experimental drug. Read more >> Q: If you woke up tomorrow as an animal, what animal would you choose to be and why?   Thank you for all of your fun answers to last week's question. Check out some of the responses below! This week we want to know: What non-human animal do you see yourself as, and why?   Reply to this email with your first name and answer so we can feature you in a future newsletter!  Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list