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What Is a Nor'easter?
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"Nor'easter" is one of those words that makes you think of an old mariner scanning the horizon for a pending storm. What does it really mean - and why don't we say "northeaster"?
Is there a psychological reason for people being mean on the Internet?
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We've all seen "flame wars" on the Internet. Maybe we've been the victims or the perpetrators, too. But what causes people to say things online that they would never say in person?
How Flood Insurance Works
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Flood insurance is different from regular homeowners insurance. How can you be sure you're covered by flood insurance, just in case?
How Building Codes Work
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Strong, well-enforced building codes can save lives and reduce property damage in a natural disaster. But who sets and enforces building codes?
Coyote vs. Wolf: Differences in Size, Habitat and Behavior
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Learn how to identify coyote vs. wolf tracks, where you can expect to find the species and how their behaviors differ.
The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?
What was the 20th century's first genocide?
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What was the 20th century's first genocide? Read about what may have been the first genocide of the 1900s: the Herero and Namaqua people.
Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton
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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.
How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill
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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.
If We Give You 3 NBA Players, Can You Name the Team?
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When it comes to the NBA and its many franchises, you can probably think of a few key triplets that led the league. From the Bulls in the '90s to the Warriors in 2017, can you name the NBA team when given three players? Let's find out!