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Where Are the Northern Lights and Southern Lights?

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Auroras themselves aren't rare, but spotting one can be tricky: You need a clear, dark sky within one of the auroral zones. What are 10 spots that up the odds a bit?

What Is the Baltic Sea Anomaly?

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There's no denying it: "Anomaly" is a great word, full of danger and mystery. So when an underwater object is declared a bona fide anomaly, it's no surprise our ears perk up a bit. But is the Baltic Sea anomaly worth the hype or just a big old dud?

How Icebergs Work

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Icebergs are a lot more than just giant chunks of floating ice. Learn about icebergs and find out how icebergs can affect the ocean around them.

What's Your World History IQ?

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The history of the world is full drama, romance, heroes and villains, but how well do you know it? Put your knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

Ultimate Guide to the Lombardy Wine Region

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The Lombardy wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Lombardy wine region at HowStuffWorks.

Why North Sentinel Island Is Off-limits to All Visitors

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For centuries, colonizers, missionaries and anthropologists have attempted to make contact with the residents of North Sentinel Island. But outsiders have learned the hard way that, even today, the Sentinelese just want to be left alone.

The Tallest Mountain in the U.S. and 7 Close Contenders

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Although most of the highest mountains in the world are in Asia (looking at you, Mount Everest and Himalayas), the United States is home to some of the most breathtaking and impressive mountain ranges in the world.

10 False History 'Facts' Everyone Knows

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Lots of great stories from history we learned in school are just plain wrong. Here are 10 false history facts from HowStuffWorks.

Did Marco Polo Bring Pasta From China?

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Some believe that Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy. Learn if Marco Polo was the pasta pioneer and where these dry noodles really originated.

Chicxulub Crater: Where the End of the Dinosaurs Began

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The Chicxulub meteor impact may have killed off the dinosaurs. Would they have lived if the meteor missed? Learn more about the Chicxulub meteor.

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