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How Do You Measure the Largest Waterfall in the World?
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Waterfalls are easily among the most spectacular natural wonders of the planet. The constant flow of water can suggest infinity, and the raw sensations - the thundering roar, the rising mist, the sheer volume of water - attest to nature's grandeur and power.
5 Tips for Thunderstorm Safety
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Without question, nature can produce beautiful light shows. Add wind, rain and hail, and you have an awe-inspiring event. But thunderstorms are not to be taken lightly. Here's how to stay safe as Mother Nature displays her strength.
What Is a Sonic Boom? Unraveling the Thunderous Phenomenon
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What causes a sonic boom? It has to do with sound waves, the speed of sound, and how fast a plane is flying.
Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!
How Cinematographers Work
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Are you curious about how cinematographers work? Find out how cinematographers work at HowStuffWorks.
No One Knows What Caused a Massive 1908 Explosion in Siberia
Theories surrounding the source of the Tunguska blast that rocked the Siberian region in 1908 abound. But the exact cause is still a mystery.
The Real Story Behind We Are Marshall
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The story told in "We Are Marshall" sounds a little like the invention of a screenwriter, but its events really took place.
Are you safe from lightning if the skies are clear?
In the days of Ancient Greece, it was easy enough to chalk up a bolt from the blue to Zeus, the great curmudgeon of Mt. Olympus. But while Ancient Greeks probably never felt safe from their grumpy god, today we know a bit more about lightning safety.
The Big Dinosaur Debate: Is It an Apatosaurus or Brontosaurus?
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Apatosaurus was a sauropod of spectacular proportions. But there's a debate raging for decades about whether its genus should cancel out the Brontosaurus.
Start Your Engines!: The 'Mario Kart' Quiz
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"Mario Kart" is one of Nintendo's most successful franchises. Do you know all the tricks and cheats when it comes to playing "Mario Kart"? Kick your quiz-taking skills into high gear, and find out how much you really know about the series.