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Shiver Me Timbers!: The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Quiz
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Ahoy, matey! Is your "Pirates of the Caribbean" knowledge in shipshape? Test your mettle with our swashbuckling quiz.
1816 Was the Year Without a Summer
More than two centuries ago, the biggest volcanic explosion in human history occurred. And it had far-reaching effects.
No, the Leaf Sheep Sea Slug Is Not an AI Hallucination
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This adorable sea slug (also called a leaf slug or sea sheep) is one of the most unique examples of marine life on Earth. Similar to mollusks and other nudibranch species, these little guys spend most of their lives crawling slowly along the sea floor in warm, shallow waters without a care in the world.
Convergent Evolution: When a Good Idea Moves Between Species
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Organisms not related to each other can develop similar physical attributes without even exchanging notes.
Declaring the Largest Mountain in the World Is Complicated
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If a random stranger were to stop you on the street and say, "Excuse me, but what's the tallest mountain in the world?" you will probably give them the correct answer: Mount Everest.
Why Does the U.S. House of Representatives Have Only 435 Seats?
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That's about one House member for every 761,169 people, which is far less representative than when the nation was founded. How can that be changed?
12 Arctic Animals That Stay Warm (and Adorable) in Subzero Temperatures
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The arctic animals that live in the far north survive in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Winter temperatures plunge far below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 18 degrees Celsius), sea ice drifts across the Arctic Ocean, and darkness lasts for months.
How Leper Colonies (Leprosaria) Work
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Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, was the AIDS of the first millennium. Find out how leper colonies (leprosaria) worked at HowStuffWorks.
How Much Do You Really Know About the World?
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Earth is the only planet in our solar system that isn't named after a mythological god or goddess. It's not flat, but it's not a sphere either. We only have one Earth. What do you know about the planet?
Can You Name All the Countries in the Northern Hemisphere?
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Even if Wacko's song of the countries is a little outdated, he might be able to pass this quiz. Do you think you have the northern knowledge to beat him?