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Can You Identify These Canadian National Treasures?
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The second-largest country in the world, Canada is full of important landmarks (both natural and manmade.) Can you guess what they are from a photo?
Opus 40: Harvey Fite's Bluestone Sculpture Park in Upstate NY
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Opus 40 is a 6.5-acre (2.6-hectare) earthwork sculpture that was hand-cut and created by artist Harvey Fite over a 37-year period. So how did he do it?
Do tornadoes disproportionately strike trailer parks?
If you live in a mobile home park, are you more likely to be hit by a tornado? Media images certainly make it seem that way. Find out if there's any truth to this scary stereotype.
There's a River Full of Monkeys in Florida — And Not in a Theme Park
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In Silver Springs State Park, Florida, there's a colony of rhesus macaques living in the wild. HowStuffWorks discovers how they got there.
Do people really scatter loved ones' ashes in amusement parks?
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Who wouldn't want to spend an eternity in an amusement park? Learn if people really scatter loved one's ashes in amusement parks at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify Every Player on the Republic of Ireland National Football Team?
The Republic of Ireland national football team has come a long way, both in the history of the sport and of Ireland itself, but how well do you know the recent players? Could you recognize them on sight?
How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System
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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."
The Longest Road in the U.S. Passes Through a National Park
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Few things capture the spirit of adventure quite like the vast network of highways stretching across the United States. But have you ever wondered which road takes the crown as the longest?
Wolves' Return to Yellowstone a Boon for Streams
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A new study reaffirms that wolves are vital to the health of Yellowstone National Park. HowStuffWorks looks at how the wolves impact the park.
Inside Yellowstone's 'Zone of Death' Crimes Can't Be Prosecuted
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A small area of West Yellowstone National Park has no residents, which opens it up to a strange loophole: lawlessness. Find out more at HowStuffWorks.