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Is It a Dog? A Raccoon? No, It's a Raccoon Dog! 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? Read more >> Did King Nebuchadnezzar Go Mad and Eat Grass for 7 Years? Talk about mad royals! Read more >> How Annie Oakley Got Her Gun She could outshoot and outride most male cowboys of her time. And she did it all while in a Victorian dress. Read more >> How Did Lefties Become Known as 'Southpaws'? You can thank politics, pro baseball and even old-time boxing for this strange expression. Read more >> I Can Go for That: The Yacht Rock Quiz Don your captain's hat, grab a pina colada and test your yacht rock knowledge! Take quiz >> How Centuries of Inbreeding Led to the Distinctive 'Habsburg Jaw' The Habsburgs were one of the most successful ruling families in all of Europe. They also had a very distinctive facial malady that was named after them. Read more >> Copyright © 2020 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