Scales are small, hard plates that protect an animal's skin. Learn all about the 12 types of animals with scales here!

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“Thunderbolts*” is nearly upon us and, just a heads up, you’re going to want to rewatch a few Marvel projects before then. Hitting theaters on Friday, May 2, “Thunderbolts*” introduces a ...

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Filipino Canadians are mourning an attack on their community, after a car plowed into a crowd at a street festival celebrating Filipino heritage in Vancouver on Saturday night killing at least 11 ...

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