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How Sailing Works
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Sailing has been a popular recreational sport since the 17th century. Learn about different types of sailing, sailing terms and sailing safety.
Birds Fly, Right? Meet 7 That Totally Can't
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There are 126 species of birds that don't have the ability to fly, for various evolutionary reasons. Let's meet seven of them.
Can You Guess These Occupations from a Picture and a Hint?
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Lots of jobs in the world are easily recognizable by their uniforms, but some aren't. We're going to give you a picture and a hint, and you'll have to tell us which occupation it is.
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
Theseus Slew the Minotaur, But Was He a Hero or a Villain?
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Theseus was the mythical founder-hero of Athens and the slayer of the Poseidon-cursed man-bull known as the Minotaur. "Olympians" author George O'Connor reflects on Theseus, a difficult mythological hero to love.
Why Is the Thwaites Glacier Called the 'Doomsday Glacier'?
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Scientists are concerned that the Thwaites Glacier is melting at a rapid pace, though some don't love the name "Doomsday Glacier." What does the rapid melt of this huge glacier mean for the future of our planet?
Who Owns the Beach? It Depends
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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.
10 Scare-inducing Moments in History
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From serial killers to natural disasters, many events in our history have stoked fear among the masses. Here are 10 fear-stoking moments.
What Countries Are Communist Today? Which Ones Used to Be?
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Communism is a complicated, loaded word. While the strict definition is subject to lots of debate, there is broad agreement on the states call themselves communist today.
How Squid Work
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Squid have been featured in sailing myths and legends for more than 300 years. Learn about squid, squid anatomy and find out what daily life for a squid is like.