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Can You Identify These Big Cats?

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There are plenty of different big cats found throughout the world, but how well do you know them? Take this quiz if you believe that you can correctly identify them all!

10 of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in the World

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It's hard to nail down the oldest city in the world. Some say it's Damascus, Syria, while others suggest it's Jericho, in the West Bank. So which is older?

10 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill You

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Mother Earth seems to have a love/hate thing going on with humans. While the planet we call home has all the essentials we need for life, it also has some nasty - and deadly - surprises.

What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?

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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.

Why Is the Tropic of Cancer Important?

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You've probably heard of the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, but do you know the difference?

Why Is the Tropic of Capricorn Important?

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You've probably heard of the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, but do you know the difference?

Did You Know It's 2016 in Ethiopia Right Now?

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The Ethiopian calendar is seven years behind the Gregorian calendar, and time is measured there on a 12-hour clock.

9 War Photographers and Their Images That Moved Millions

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Photographers have been risking their lives since the Civil War to bring back images from the front lines. Not just to document history, but to show the uncensored, gritty version of battle to those of us who never have to face danger.

Famous First Lines in Movies Quiz

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A movie's opening lines can make or break the entire film. How much do you know about these famous first lines?

Is Ghost Towns Real? Exploring Their History and Mysteries

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Ghost towns are abandoned settlements that once thrived, often due to economic or environmental changes.

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