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8 Wild and Sprawling Facts About Mongolia

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Mongolia is a country struggling to maintain its nomadic ways while stepping into the modern 21st century world. HowStuffWorks gets to know it.

Did Genghis Khan Really Kill 1,748,000 People in One Hour?

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Genghis Khan is said to have killed 1,748,000 people in one hour. But is that possible? If not, what really happened?

How Genghis Khan Worked

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Sheer tenacity, brilliance and toughness enabled Genghis Khan to become one of the most powerful figures in history. HowStuffWorks looks at his life.

Steppe: A Civilization-altering Biome Most People Can't Name

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Spanning thousands of miles across the heart of Asia and Eastern Europe, the steppe is one of Earth's most expansive and ecologically important biomes. These vast, flat grassy plains stretch from Hungary in the west to Mongolia and northern China in the east, forming what is known as the Eurasian Steppe.

The Desert-dwelling Gobi Bear the Rarest Brown Bear

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The Gobi bear, scientifically known as Ursus arctos gobiensis, is a brown bear subspecies found exclusively in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Also referred to as the Mazaalai in Mongolian, this unique bear is categorized as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Bear Specialist Group the Mongolian Red Book of threatened species.

The Pallas's Cat Is the Original Grumpy Wildcat

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Pallas's cats appear cantankerous, in part due to their flat faces and large, owl-like eyes with round pupils.

How Yurts Work

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Yurts are circular lattice-walled tent used throughout history by nomads in Central Asia. Find out why yurts are popular with campers and nomads.

She's the Most Famous Paleobiologist You May Not Know

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The late Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was the first woman to lead a dinosaur excavation expedition. And her volumes of research provide most of what we know today about the evolution of modern mammals.

Who Owns the Rights to a Dinosaur Skeleton?

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Who owns the rights to irreplaceable fossils? HowStuffWorks looks at the controversy.

Are millions of modern humans the direct descendants of Genghis Khan?

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Are millions of people the direct descendants of Genghis Khan? Find out and explore the history and genealogy of Genghis Khan.

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