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The North American Geography Quiz

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North America encompasses huge expanses of water and land. What do you know about this area's people, geology and climate? Take this quiz to find out.

10 Boom Towns that Went Bust

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Some towns boom but eventually bust economically. Learn about 10 boom towns that went bust at HowStuffWorks.

The Hottest Place on Earth and 9 Scorching Contenders

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When challenged to name the hottest place on Earth, sprawling desert environments like Death Valley or the African Sahara probably spring to mind. However, extreme heat nearly matching those examples can occur on five continents, and some of these hottest places are even densely populated by humans.

How Body Farms Work

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Imagine walking through a field and stumbling upon scads of corpses, all in various states of decomposition. It's not the setting for your next nightmare, but rather a very real discipline of forensic anthropology.

How Artificial Glaciers Are Hydrating the Himalayas

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Ice stupas are artificial glaciers that store frozen water to be used for hydrating crops in the driest stretches of the year in the high desert of Himalaya.

How Armored Cars Work

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Most armored vehicles get their extra protection from specialists instead of at the factory. Read about armored cars and how they're designed.

The Ultimate Fox Quiz

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Cunning as a fox, swift as a fox -- who hasn't heard these similes? Foxes are true to their reputations is acting both cunningly and swiftly when needed. They are found in many regions worldwide and are seen as both friend and foe. Take this quiz to learn more about the elusive fox.

How Global Warming Works

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Global warming is becoming an increasingly important issue. Find out what causes global warming and learn how we can decrease the effects of global warming.

Can You Correctly Identify Every Country in Central and South America?

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Where does everyone want to go when the weather gets cold? Down south! It's time to head way down south through Central and South America, see if you know your Belize from your Brazil and your Dominica from your Dominican Republic. Take the quiz and see!

There Are 4 Types of Reptiles, But 1 Only Exists in New Zealand

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Lizards are some of the most diverse and fascinating creatures on the planet. There are so many types of reptiles that come in an incredible variety of shapes, sizes and colors, from worm-sized snakes and tiny turtles to gargantuan crocodiles and giant monitor lizards that could pass for modern-day dinosaurs.

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