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How Sherpas Work

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Sherpas live among the peaks of Mount Everest. Find out how Sherpas came to this land and about their way of life.

Caspian Sea: The World's Largest Lake (Yes, You Read That Right)

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One of Earth's most interesting natural features, the Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water on the planet, defying conventional classifications to be both a sea and a lake.

Why Is It Colder at the Top of a Mountain Than It Is at Sea Level?

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Air temperature is colder on top of a mountain than at sea level, but if heat rises how is this possible? Learn about air temperature in this article.

What's the Difference Between Champagne and Sparkling Wine?

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Call it bubbly or bubbles, but don't call what's in your glass Champagne unless it truly is. How do you know? It depends on where and how it's made.

Thundersnow Only Occurs in 7 of Every 100,000 Thunder Storms

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This rare phenomenon, sometimes called a winter thunderstorm, occurs when a wave cyclone experiences strong upward motion. Freezing temperatures cause snow to fall as the primary precipitation, often leading to thundersnow, lightning and other dramatic meteorological events.

10 Most Dangerous Countries in the World

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The Global Peace Index ranks 172 independent states and territories according to their levels of peacefulness. Those that came in last may - or may not - surprise you.

The Loveland Frogman by Any Other Name Is Still a Cryptid

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The Loveland Frogman is a legendary creature said to lurk near the Little Miami River region, 15 miles (24 km) outside the city limits of Cincinnati, Ohio. Reports of this bizarre being describe a frog-like humanoid monster, standing roughly 4 feet (1.2 m) tall on its hind legs, with large reptilian eyes bulging from a round, scaly head.

Green Sea Turtle: Named for Its Fat, Not Its Scales or Shell

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The green sea turtle is among the most elegant marine creatures cruising through our oceans. Known for their gentle demeanor and striking appearance, these marine turtles are vital to ocean ecosystems, especially their marine turtle habitat in coral reefs and seagrass meadows.

Exactly what happens if we run out of water?

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On a planet that is 70 percent water, people don't have enough clean, safe water to drink. We're in a water crisis, and water rights are becoming a big issue. What happens if we just plain run out?

Can You Identify All 40 of These Common House Plants?

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They light up our houses with color and cleanse our air, but can you do them a solid in return and tell us what their names are?

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