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Giant Jellyfish Grow up to 8 Feet Wide With 60-foot Tentacles
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There are about 200 documented species of jellyfish pulsing their way through the world's waters. Most range from the size of your belly button to the size of a car tire.
How Deep Are the Great Lakes? And Why Are They Great?
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The Great Lakes are named so for several reasons. HowStuffWorks looks at why the Great Lakes are so great, including their impressive depths.
Top 5 Sustainable Fishing Practices
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Even though recreational fishermen enjoy catching fish, they're also deeply concerned about protecting them. That may seem like a paradox, but when you stop to think about, it only makes sense.
9 Youngest in Their Fields
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You're never too young to be the best. Read about the 9 youngest at the top of their fields, including Tatum O'Neal and Michelle Wie.
Airports That Float
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What do you do when you're out of land but want to expand an airport? Try building on water.
What is the Book of Icelanders?
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Remote Iceland is lacking in genetic diversity, so it has a book to help residents find love. Learn all about the Book of Icelanders at HowStuffWorks.
Bootlace Worms Can Grow Longer Than Most Whales
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You might not think a worm could be longer than a whale, but allow us to introduce you to the bootlace worm, one of the longest animals on the planet. And, oh and it packs a potent toxin, too.
15 Largest Cities in North America, Ranked by Population
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The most populous country in North America (the United States) is also home to some of the largest cities in North America, but the No. 1 spot goes to Mexico City.
Sailfish Are Super-fast, Stunning and Smart Ocean Predators
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Sailfish are the fastest known animal in the ocean. Just how fast? As fast as a cheetah. That's how fast.
What Causes the Tectonic Plates to Move?
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Discover the origins of the continental drift theory and how scientists explain these geologic phenomena.