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Can You Identify These Canadian National Treasures?

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The second-largest country in the world, Canada is full of important landmarks (both natural and manmade.) Can you guess what they are from a photo?

Ankylosaurus: A Tank-like Herbivore With a Killer Club Tail

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Ankylosaurus was a dinosaur with short, squat legs that allowed it to run at about 6 miles per hour - fast, but not fast enough to outrun a large carnivorous predator like Tyrannosaurus rex.

How Postdoctoral Admissions Works

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Postdoctoral admissions are slightly different than other types of college admissions processes. Learn about postdoctoral admissions in this article.

Who Was the Mad Trapper of Rat River?

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The Mad Trapper of Rat River probably wasn't a trapper, and he most likely wasn't mad, but who was he and why did he lead the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on one its greatest chases ever?

There Are More Animals That Start With 'X' Than You'd Expect

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Scientists have developed several methods for grouping different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there is arguably no better method for learning fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with X.

Why 'Poop' and 'Wiggle' Are Funny Words, According to Science

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HowStuffWorks looks at a study where scientists parsed nearly 5,000 words to find which ones people thought were funniest and why.

Can You Identify the Canadian Winter Holiday Destinations From an Image?

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The Great White North is the best place in the entire world for keeping the holiday season jolly and bright, especially during First Light! Strap on your snowshoes because things are about to get festive!

How Controlled Burns Work

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How effective is fighting a wildfire with controlled fire?

What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?

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We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?

Spinosaurus Was a Good Floater but Lousy Swimmer

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The villainous dinosaur from 'Jurassic Park' probably never had an affinity for water.

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