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How Ocean Currents Work

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Ocean currents may be driven by tides, winds or differences in density. Learn how ocean currents affect marine transportation and nutrient cycling.

The Origins of the Steamship

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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.

Why do tigers swim?

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Tigers swim in order to cool off, trap prey and relax. Learn where tigers swim, why other big cats don't join in the fun and who the heck Odin is.

Can You Match the National Park to the U.S. State?

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There's so much more to America than fascinating buildings and elaborate cityscapes. This U.S. national parks quiz showcases nature's outstanding design achievements. Prepare to be wowed by stunning facts and photos!

How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South

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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.

Do the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Mix?

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The waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans meet at the tip of Cape Horn and never the two shall mix, right?

How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?

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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.

13 Largest Cities in New York, Ranked by Population

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New York, often called the Empire State, is one of fourth-most populated in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.9 million people live in the state.

Mudlarkers Pull Historical Artifacts Out of Riverbank Muck

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Does searching through the mud of a riverbank for treasures of old sound like a fun way to spend a day? If so, you may just be a true mudlarker at heart.

We'll Give You 3 Items, You Tell Us What They Have in Common

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The human brain is unbelievably good at looking for patterns, as a way to relate things to one another in a way that makes sense. Take our quiz to see if you can figure out what all these trios have in common!

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