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Polar Vortex: Everything You Need to Know About Falling Temperatures

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The polar vortex is a large mass of cold air that spins around the North Pole every winter. It is not a single storm but a broad circulation pattern in the atmosphere that helps contain Arctic air in the polar regions.

The Ultimate Penguin Quiz

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Penguins are creatures you see in the zoo or in nature movies, unless you happen to have been part of an expedition to the North Pole. Take this quiz to learn a little more about these flightless birds.

7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega

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Even if you've never looked through a telescope, you've probably seen Vega, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. In fact, thousands of years ago, Vega was our North Pole star, and will be again in the future.

A Kid-friendly Introduction to Magnets and Magnetism

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Magnetism is at work all around you. Even our Earth is a giant magnet!

Can You Name These Non-Christmas Christmas Movies From an Image?

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Some dads go Christmas shopping, and some dads go Christmas robbing. Some Santas live in the North Pole, and some Santas live to party hard. Can you name all these non-Christmas Christmas movies based on an image?

What Is the Chandler Wobble?

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The Chandler wobble is the change in the spin of Earth on its axis. Learn more about the Chandler wobble at HowStuffWorks.

5 Polar Expeditions That Went Disastrously Wrong

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Hundreds of explorers tried to locate the Northwest Passage. Many of those attempts ended badly. HowStuffWorks looks at five.

How does a security passcard work?

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Security passcards are often used to gain entry into areas and buildings with restricted access. Find out what data is kept an encoded security passcard and how they work.

What Causes Seasons? Earth's Tilt and Orbit

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What causes the seasons? Why are the seasons reversed in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? And if the Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the Sun, why don't we have two summers and two winters every year?

How Santa Claus Works

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Santa Claus travels around the world each year on Christmas Eve and delivers gifts to good children. Find out who Santa Claus is at HowStuffWorks.

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