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Cupro is a byproduct of cotton and a vegan alternative to silk. Does that mean it's a sustainable fabric? Find out exactly how this material is made.

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Complete profile of the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), including parts, life cycle, pictures, and timelapse video of a blooming flower.

One way to tell the difference between a squid and an octopus: Count the arms. Find out which has more appendages, plus other distinctive characteristics.