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Iterative Evolution: Did the Aldabra Rail Evolve Twice?
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The flightless Aldabra rail only lives on the Aldabra Atoll in Madagascar. But this example of iterative evolution descended from birds that soar.
Can You Identify These Countries of Oceania From Just a Map Outline?
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They're beautiful, remote and often not as famous as they deserve! How well would you recognize these gorgeous island nations just based on their silhouettes? It's the ultimate Oceania challenge!
Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop
The Guano Islands Act of 1856 gave the U.S. the ability to claim islands full of bird droppings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Least Populated Country (and 7 Tiny Runners-up)
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Not every country is bursting at the seams. While the world’s population continues to climb, some nations remain remarkably small in terms of people.
How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?
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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.
Is it possible to run a nuclear test without producing radioactive fallout?
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In what may prove to be the first nuclear explosion since 1998, North Korea claims it has conducted an underground test of a nuclear weapon.
Scientists Unlock Secrets of H-bomb Element Einsteinium
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Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory just made history with einsteinium. They held a sample of the short-lived element long enough to measure some of its chemical properties.
Can You Name These Countries With Mostly Red Flags?
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Red for valor. Red for bravery. Red for life, for passion, for blood and for honor. Sometimes red is even for luck. Countries all around the world use red in their flags, so how many do you think you can identify? Run this quiz up the flagpole and see who salutes!
Why Can't We Solve the Amelia Earhart Mystery?
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Why can't we solve the Amelia Earhart mystery? Read about her disappearance and why what happened to Amelia Earhart remains a mystery.
Smallest Countries in the World
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Is it the country with the smallest land area? Or the fewest people? Either way, you get the same answer.