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Running Antarctica's 'Penguin Post Office': Coolest Job Ever?
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There's a dream job for everyone, and sometimes that's everybody else's nightmare job. Meet the women who will run Antarctica's "penguin post office."
Can We Guess What Inner Demon Haunts You?
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Life seemed so much easier in those old-timey cartoons, with a little angel on one shoulder and a little demon on the other. In real life, those demons are deep down inside of you. Can we guess which one plagues you? Take the quiz!
12 Famous Pirates With Legendary Reputations
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The pirate life wasn't all about buried treasure and parrots on shoulders — they also ruled the waves, looted merchant ships and struck fear into entire nations. During the Golden Age of piracy, few pirates could escape the watchful eyes of the Royal Navy or the bounty-hungry pirate hunters, but some managed to build lasting legends.
Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus: The Internet's Favorite Fake
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Sounding like something out of a sci-fi novel, the Pacific Northwest tree octopus has made its way into the hearts of internet users, educators and even conservation enthusiasts for years.
Moon Jellyfish: Coastal Dwellers With Gentle Stingers
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Moon jellyfish might look like ghostly saucers adrift in the blue, but they're more than just ocean ambiance. These translucent animals, known scientifically as Aurelia aurita, are part of a family of jellies that have lives perfectly tuned to drifting through the sea.
The White Butterfly, aka Cabbage White, Loves Leafy Greens
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You’ve seen them in your garden, fluttering like confetti across the kale and broccoli. That pale insect flitting around your vegetables? That white butterfly is most likely Pieris rapae, better known as the cabbage white butterfly.
Steppe: A Civilization-altering Biome Most People Can't Name
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Spanning thousands of miles across the heart of Asia and Eastern Europe, the steppe is one of Earth's most expansive and ecologically important biomes. These vast, flat grassy plains stretch from Hungary in the west to Mongolia and northern China in the east, forming what is known as the Eurasian Steppe.
9 Types of Nuts (and Seeds We're Nuts About)
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Crunchy, rich and packed with nutrients, the types of nuts you eat can do more than just satisfy a snack craving. These edible nuts are a powerhouse of healthy fats, plant protein and essential nutrients that support everything from heart health to bone health.
How That Creamy Chocolate Is Made
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Chocolate comes from the equatorial cacao tree's unassuming cocoa beans. Learn the steps from tree to table as cocoa beans become sumptuous chocolate.
Aromatherapy: Ylang Ylang
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Ylang ylang is one of the most effective aromatherapy treatments used to relax the mind. Learn more about this essential oil's soothing qualities.