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The Mastodon Boneyard That Stole Thomas Jefferson's Heart

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Massive mastodons roamed lower Kentucky during the last ice age. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the natural and presidential history of the region.

What Are the 7 Largest Countries in the World by Area?

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The seven largest countries in the world account for nearly half of the world's land area, but one is far larger than the rest. Do you know what the largest country is?

What's It Like in Slab City, the 'Last Free Place' in the U.S.?

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Some call it an artists colony, others a squatters' paradise. Either way, it attracts lots of visitors, billing itself as the last free place in America. So, what's it really like?

How 15 Winter Animals Survive Frigid Temperatures

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Winter animals have to be resilient to endure cold temperatures and adapt to food scarcity in order to survive in extreme environments.

What State Gets the Most Snow? No. 1 Gets 6 Feet Per Year

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As colder months and winter weather sweep across the country, each state in the U.S. prepares for their respective regional conditions. Temperature and the average amount of snowfall per year depend on several factors, including terrain, elevation and the likelihood of consistent precipitation.

Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today

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HowStuffworks looks at the symptoms and treatment of scurvy and why it was so associated with sailors and pirates.

Can you guess the scientific name of these common things?

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Did you know there's a mushroom called Spongiforma squarepantsii? Carl Linnaeus invented modern taxonomy and scientists have expanded this vocabulary over the years. Let's see how many scientific names you can guess correctly!

Baby It's Cold Outside! How the Arctic Fox Survives Frigid Temps

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The arctic fox thrives in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.

9 Largest Islands in the World

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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.

Could You Pass This Canadian Geography Quiz?

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If you've traveled around the country, or just know your stuff about Canada, you've found the right quiz. You live here, but how well do you really know the geography of your country? Find out by taking a trip from BC to Newfoundland on this quiz!

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