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What If All the Coral Reefs Disappeared?
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Coral reefs are pretty cool. More than just snorkeling destinations, they shelter tons of marine life - creatures many of us depend on for food and medicine. So what would happen if the coral reefs disappeared? Here's a hint: It isn't good.
17 Animals That Start With 'Q': From Quetzals to Quokkas
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This list of animals beginning with "Q" includes some of the largest flying animals, as well as others that are tiny but mighty.
What We Learned From the Deadliest Nightclub Fire in U.S. History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the lessons, including advanced building codes and medical treatments, that endure from Boston's 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire.
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.
What Is the Strongest Military in the World?
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Military power isn't distributed evenly across the globe. Some countries have huge armies, air forces and navies, while others have little more than some semi-professional militias.
Tidal Bores Are Rare, Fast and Have Epic Waves
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The rare phenomenon of tidal bores happens in only a few places on the globe. HowStuffWorks looks at the conditions it takes for bore tides to occur.
Do You Know Which Cities Have a NHL Team, and Which Don't?
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Put everything you're doing on ice and get ready to "check" this quiz! We want to know if you're an NHL super fan. Can you identify these hockey towns and those that might wish they were? Travel the U.S. one NHL team at a time!
93% of People Can't Identify These '00s TV Shows From Just One Image. Can You?
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The start of a new millennium brought major changes to television as we know it. The premiere of "Survivor" in 2000 and the glut of reality shows that followed meant that networks had to work harder than ever to make shows that could impress eager TV viewers. Take our quiz to see if you can identify the '00s series by a single picture.
Classic Airplanes
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Every one of these classic airplanes was the product of loving care of an intelligent design team doing the best work of their era. Learn how aviation evolved and find links to classic airplane profiles, from the early years through today's jet age.
Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II
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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.