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5 of Earth's Highest Deserts
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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.
Planet Mercury: Fast, Pockmarked and Shrinking
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Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, and it's the smallest in the solar system. So why does it have longer days than we have on Earth?
How Auroras Work
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An aurora is a light phenomenon caused by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn more about auroras.
Do You Know These Characters From "Avatar: The Last Airbender"?
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You might not be able to master all the elements like the Avatar, but if you try hard enough, you can become a master over this quiz. Get started and see how many questions you can answer correctly.
How Noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Noise-canceling headphones are designed to maximize your listening experience. Learn how noise-canceling headphones keep ambient noise out without sacrificing your music's sound quality.
How Do Birds Know When to Fly South and Where to Go?
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During the fall months, you may see unfamiliar birds in your area as those from the north begin to fly south. But how do they know when it's time to migrate and where to go?
Is there really water on Mars?
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Photographs have recently shown that there may be water on Mars. Find out if there's water on Mars and what that could mean for life on Mars.
Inside 'The Golden Compass'
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The Golden Compass is a new movie that is based on a popular book of the same name. Learn more about The Golden Compass and how The Golden Compass was filmed.
The 10 Weirdest Things People Collect
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Collecting things is a very personal pursuit. Ask most people why they collect something, and they'll usually say they do it simply because they like the item they collect - whether it be stamps, comic books or decorative spoons. But some collections go far beyond the norm. Many people out there are obsessed with some [...] The post The 10 Weirdest Things People Collect appeared first on Goliath.
How does a magnetic stripe on the back of a credit card work?
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Ever wondered how the mag stripe on the back of your credit card works? Find out how the mag stripe communicates information about your account.