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5 Worst Nuclear Disasters in the World

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Nuclear power plant accidents are rare, but when they happen, there can be lasting effects from the radiation. Here are history's most horrific accidents.

World War II Timeline

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World War II was a conflict built from festering resentments after World War I. Learn about World War II and the Holocaust with timelines and images.

The Most Dangerous Volcano in the World (and 9 Scary Others)

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Volcanoes are some of Earth’s most awe-inspiring features — but also among its deadliest. When asking which is the most dangerous volcano in the world, scientists consider not just eruption history but also population density, eruption style and potential global effects.

How do peregrine falcons fly so fast?

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Peregrine falcons are one of the fastest animals on Earth. Learn how peregrine falcons get their speed and which animals should take cover.

Heaviest Person Ever: The Legacy of Jon Brower Minnoch

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Jon Brower Minnoch is the heaviest person ever in medical history, weighing up to 1,400 pounds (635 kg) at one point.

Venice Isn't Alone: 7 Sinking Cities Around the World

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Subsidence, or the decline in the elevation of land surface, is creating a problem for some coastal cities as sea levels rise.

Tidal Bores Are Rare, Fast and Have Epic Waves

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The rare phenomenon of tidal bores happens in only a few places on the globe. HowStuffWorks looks at the conditions it takes for bore tides to occur.

What's a Subduction Zone? Everyone in the Pacific NW Should Know

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A subduction zone can shake things up — literally. These geological features are responsible for some of the most intense earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.

How Well Do You Know "Boys Over Flowers"?

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Whether you belong to the wealthy F4 group or you've been on Ha Jae-kyung's side all along, this South Korean drama quiz will test your knowledge on the popular "Boys Over Flowers" TV show!

Japan Surrenders and World War II Ends: June 1945-September 1945

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This World War II timeline covers events from June to September 1945. Follow the events that led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

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