There Once Was a Country Called the Republic of Texas

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Happy Saturday These crabs can weigh up to 9 pounds (4 kilograms) and have been known to eat kittens, rats, chickens and even each other. Some people have even implicated the arthropods in the disappearance of Amelia Earhart's body. Learn more about these tough land-dwelling crustaceans in our article.     These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations Not surprisingly, Texas was one of them. The Republic of Texas existed for almost 10 years and was recognized by France, Belgium and the Netherlands, and even the U.S.A. as an independent nation. Read more >> Chia Seeds Could Be the Nutritional Nuggets You Need Just two tablespoons will give you 11 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein and 9 grams of good-for-you fats. Read more >> Self-navigating Cane Could Better Lives for Visually Impaired Optimally they'll be way more than just white canes with sensors. They may even increase walking speed. Read more >> Delta Is Waking Up Hundreds of Planes From Hibernation It wasn't exactly like putting your car in the garage while you're on vacation. We explain why. Read more >> Space Architects Will Help Us Live and Work Among the Stars If we humans are truly bent on becoming a multiplanetary species, we're going to need a place to live and work. In space. Read more >> How False Positives Work (and What They Could Mean for Your Health) Along with false positives, you also have true positives, true negatives and false negatives. We sort out what all these results from medical tests mean. Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! The CDC estimates up to _____ percent of adults have a fear of needles that can have effects on their health care, including skipping much-needed vaccines. a) 5 percent b) 10 percent c) 25 percent d) 45 percent True or false: The more phones/devices you have connected to your Wifi the slower your Wifi will be, even if they aren't actively sending or receiving data. True or false: Crack sealing — AKA the tar squiggles that appear on roads — can keep a road from deteriorating further and makes the road a lot smoother for driving. True or false: The thin atmosphere on Mars makes all types of hovercrafts inoperative. What was Andy Gibb's first song that hit No. 1 in the U.S. and Australia? a) "Shadow Dancing" b) "An Everlasting Love" c) "I Just Want to Be Your Everything" d) "(Our Love) Don't Throw it All Away" True or false: Shamanism is not associated with any particular religion nor is it itself a religion. Check Your Answers 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 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list