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The Ultimate Rock Climbing Quiz

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Rock climbing involves strength, control and finesse. There is an element of danger as well. If you are excited about scaling a vertical piece of stone, then take this quiz to learn more about rock climbing.

Aliens? Lasers? Water? What Caused the Al Naslaa Rock to Split So Precisely?

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Split as if by a laser, the Al Naslaa rock in Saudi Arabia's Tayma Oasis baffles scientists and amateur geologists alike. How did this perfect split happen?

3 Types of Rocks Every Aspiring Geologist Should Know

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Rocks might look simple, but they tell an ancient story of Earth’s fiery depths, surface shifts and biological processes.

Ancient Rock Arches Sing Songs

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HowStuffWorks learns more about the 'music' made ancient rock arch formations in Utah and other places.

Can you plant flowers in a rock garden?

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Although it may take some time and patience, there are flowers that will thrive in your particular rock garden.

How to Plan a Rock Garden

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Rock gardens combine stone and plants to re-create a mountain slope in your own back yard. Learn all about these unique gardens.

Mimetoliths: The Faces We See in Rock Formations

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Erosion and weather can combine to make rock formations look like all kinds of things, from human faces to animals. They're called mimetoliths and we've taken a look at four of the most famous.

Is there really a face on Mars?

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The face on Mars stunned observers in the 1970s. Learn if this formation is the colossus of a human face or simply an interesting rock formation.

12 Utah Landmarks With Unforgettable Views

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Utah is a land of towering rock formations and ancient history. From rugged canyons to spiritual sites, Utah landmarks make up some of the most jaw-dropping spots in the American West.

It Takes 9,000 Steps to Reach China's Fanjingshan Temple

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Located on Mount Fanjing in China, the Temple of the Buddha and Maitreya Temple sit impossibly atop a spindly rock formation, more than 7,600 feet (2,336 meters) above sea level.

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