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A Greenland Shark Living Today Could Have Been Alive in 1620
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This denizen of the frigid deep not only lives a crazy long life, it also can grow up to 24 feet in length and eating its flesh can make humans "shark drunk."
Is Greenland Part of North America? Geologically, Yes
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Greenland is one of the most unique places on Earth, and it often sparks a big geographical question: Is Greenland part of North America?
Recovered 'Lost Squadron' Plane Leads to New Mystery
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The search team used a radar-equipped drone to locate a P-38 from the so-called "Lost Squadron" that crash-landed in Greenland in 1942. But the story doesn't end there.
Before Brexit, Have Other Countries Left the EU?
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What countries have left the European Union? In the wake of the Brexit referendum, learn about leaving the EU in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Can a Country Buy Another Country?
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Can a country actually buy another country? HowStuffWorks looks into the history and feasibility of countries buying and selling each other.
9 Largest Islands in the World
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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.
The World's Largest Waterfall Is Deep Underwater
The Denmark Strait cataract dwarfs every other waterfall in the world, but you can't see it because it's deep under the Atlantic Ocean.
Are the Polar Ice Caps Melting Faster Than We Thought?
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The polar ice caps have been in the news recently because of their alleged shrinking due to global warming. How much would the oceans rise if the ice caps melted completely?
12 Arctic Animals That Stay Warm (and Adorable) in Subzero Temperatures
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The arctic animals that live in the far north survive in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Winter temperatures plunge far below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 18 degrees Celsius), sea ice drifts across the Arctic Ocean, and darkness lasts for months.
We Know Far Less About Sharks Than You Might Think
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What are the big questions in shark research? Learn more about what we don't know about sharks in this HowStuffWorks Now article.