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How Wildfires Work

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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.

How Watersheds Work

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You're probably standing in one right now, but do you know what a watershed is and how watersheds work? Learn how watersheds work here.

The Coldest Country in the World Is Below Freezing, on Average

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Over our long history, humans have managed to thrive in a wide range of climates, from the very hot to the very cold. The modern world is different in many ways from the ancient, but we still live pretty much all over, in places that are sweltering and places that are absolutely frigid.

Is Earth the Only Planet With Tectonic Plates?

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Some scientists think plate tectonics could be a prerequisite for life. So do they exist on other planets outside of Earth? HowStuffWorks finds out.

Ultimate Guide to the Rhone Valley Wine Region

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The Rhone Valley wine region is among France's best. Learn all about the Rhone Valley wine region at HowStuffWorks.

8 Famous Parks Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Plus a Tiny One You May Not Know About

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The designer of New York's Central Park believed that public parks were 'democratic spaces' belonging to all citizens, and aren't we glad he did?

Why Aren't Modern Suburbs Built on a Walkable Grid?

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You might be surprised to learn that the twists and turns of streets in the suburbs date all the way to the Industrial Revolution.

Scientists Use LiDAR to Discover Massive Lost Mayan City

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LiDAR made it possible to discover the remains of a massive Maya settlement hidden for centuries. HowStuffWorks looks at the technology.

Is Dowsing Real, or Just a Bunch of Hocus-Pocus?

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When it comes to water witches we're faced with two distinct possibilities. One, they're either really good, at pulling a fast one on desperate landowners looking for groundwater. Or, two, they actually know what they're doing.

The Coldest State in the U.S. Is Below Freezing on Average

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The United States has a wide range of climate zones, from the subtropical to the arctic. On the low end of the thermometer, there are plenty of options for a deep winter chill. Here, we look at a couple different ways to determine the coldest state in the U.S. — and by both definitions, there's one winner.

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