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Anyone With the Most Basic Geographic Knowledge Should Get 19/26 on This Quiz
Mountains, rivers, country borders ... How well do you know the globe? This quiz will test your knowledge of basic world geography - start scrolling and see if you can get your bearings!
Can You Guess the Christmas Movie From a Single Sentence?
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Deck the halls with boughs of holly! It's the Christmas season, and what would it be without our favorite Christmas movies? Can you guess each popular Christmas movie from just one sentence? Let's find out!
Fred Lorenzen
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Fred Lorenzen was considered by his peers one of the greatest drivers NASCAR has ever seen. Learn about the driver known as "Fearless Freddy."
5 of Earth's Highest Deserts
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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.
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.
The Biggest Christmas Tree in the World Was 20 Stories Tall
The holiday season is a time for hanging lights, sipping warm beverages and doing anything to stay cozy as the winter months bring that biting chill to your doorstep. One magical tradition to maintain cheer and battle seasonal depression is setting up a classic Christmas tree for all to see.
Is Greenland Part of North America? Geologically, Yes
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Greenland is one of the most unique places on Earth, and it often sparks a big geographical question: Is Greenland part of North America?
10 Safest Cars on the Market Right Now
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If you are shopping for the safest cars, you want more than glossy ads and bold claims. You want proof from crash tests, real data, and trusted highway safety organizations.
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 Fire Engines Work
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We see them all the time, but do you ever think about everything these machines do? A fire engine is a combination personnel carrier, tool box and water tanker. Learn all about this amazing 3-in-1 machine.