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6 North Carolina Beaches and Beach Towns
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When people think of beach vacations, their minds might jump to Florida or California. But those in the know often head to the North Carolina beaches instead.
What Caused the Mysterious Carolina Bays?
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Some say UFOs, while others say a meteor strike formed the Carolina Bays. Whatever created these isolated ponds and wetlands across North and South Carolina left a wondrous ecosystem that is in dire need of protection.
Can Your Truck Do the Carolina Squat? Should It?
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Also known as the Cali Lean and the Tennessee Tilt, the Carolina Squat is a way to lift the front of a truck up and lower the rear. Fans call it cool. The North Carolina state government calls it banned.
Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?
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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!
Ghostly White Squirrels Haunt a Town in Transylvania County, North Carolina
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Leucistic squirrels are rare, but Brevard, North Carolina has a thriving population.
How State Dinners Work
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Come with us and tour the Executive Mansion of the Governor of North Carolina. We will explore the behind-the-scenes preparations for an executive state dinner.
Your Bed Has More Poop Than a Chimp's
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Think your bed is cleaner than a chimp's? HowStuffWorks looks at new researchers from North Carolina State University that set out to find the answer.
How The Nature Conservancy Works
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The Nature Conservancy is explained in this article. Learn about the Nature Conservancy.
Could the Moore v. Harper SCOTUS Case Radically Alter U.S. Democracy?
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could give state legislators almost complete control over federal elections, which some experts fear could establish one-party rule and endanger democracy.
Lift or Drag? The Physics of Flight Quiz
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Long before the Wright brothers guided their fixed-wing aircraft over the North Carolina dunes, daredevils and engineers worked to decode the secrets of sustained heavier-than-air human flight. What do you know about the physics of flight?