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How did Lake Nyos suddenly kill 1,700 people?

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One evening, people heard their local lake rumbling. A day and a half later, 1,700 people were dead. What happened on that fateful night?

What's the Difference Between a Lake and a Pond?

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It's not just the size that differentiates a lake from a pond. The real distinctions flow much deeper.

Why Does the 'Dirty Dancing' Lake Keep Draining?

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Mountain Lake in Virginia is best known for its starring role in 'Dirty Dancing.' But today, it's nothing more than a muddy pit that's all but dried up ... and geologists think they may know why.

What's the Difference Between Butter and Shortening?

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Both are essential fats for baking, but they bring different flavors, textures and even appearances to the end product. So is one better than the other?

13 Land and Water Speed Records

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If something can move on land or water, chances are someone tried to make it move the fastest. See our list of 13 land and water speed records.

Can You Identify These Land Animals While They're Swimming?

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Humans live on land, and we love nothing more than a day at the beach. Why would it be any different for land animals? Doggie paddle your way through these photos of animals taking the plunge, and see if you can identify all of them!

Can You Guess the Distance Between These Two Cities?

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Can you squeeze in a trip to both Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim in a single day? The reality of getting from one city to another looms larger in real life than it does when staring at a map. Take our quiz to guess how far apart these pairs of cities lie from one another!

The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land

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Did you know the word "hippopotamus" comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse"? But don't let that fool you; this big, lumbering mammal is anything but a horse. In fact, it's one of the most powerful animals living in Sub-Saharan Africa today.

The Land Down Under: The Australian Geography Quiz

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You may already know that the Australian continent includes the Australian mainland and nearby islands, but how well-versed are you in some of the finer details of its geography? Test your knowledge of the "land down under" with this Australian geography quiz.

10 Largest Cities in Canada by Population and by Land Area

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Canada’s a big country — like, really big. And with all that space, it’s no wonder there are some pretty massive cities to go along with it. From coast to coast, the largest cities in Canada aren't just sizable in population; they cover a ton of land too.

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