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Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater
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HowStuffWorks looks at penguins, the tuxedoed swimming birds who mate for life and swim like Olympic champs.
How Icebergs Work
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Icebergs are a lot more than just giant chunks of floating ice. Learn about icebergs and find out how icebergs can affect the ocean around them.
How Whaling Works
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Whaling has been practiced for several centuries. Learn about whaling, and find out what is being done to stop whaling.
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?
What Is a Group of Seals Called? Depends Where It Is
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Ever see a bunch of seals lounging on the beach and wonder what to call them? Good news: You're not alone. By asking, "What is a group of seals called", you've walked into a long tradition of humans naming animal collectives in colorful ways.
What Is the Arctic Circle? 9 Stone-cold Facts About the Region
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The Arctic Circle is a region marked by frigid temperatures, strange sunlight and glaciers galore. And for hundreds of thousands of people, it's also home sweet home.
What If the Oceans Disappeared?
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People would look underground for water and maybe just stay there to escape the fiery hell on Earth's surface. But could humanity really last without the seas?
Intricate Ice Caves in Antarctica May Harbor Unique Life
On the surface, Antarctica may seem like a barren landscape. But underneath, in massive ice caves, life may be abundant.
Do the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Mix?
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The waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans meet at the tip of Cape Horn and never the two shall mix, right?