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Uncovering Lake Vostok, Hidden Under 2 Miles of Antarctic Ice

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Deep underneath Antarctica, there lies a hidden lake. Roughly the size of North America's Lake Ontario, the buried landmark has inspired curiosity and controversy for decades.

Incredible History: When WWII POWs Held an Olympics in a Nazi Camp

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For the Polish military officers allowed to participate, the games were a celebration of humanity during a time of death and destruction. But these games demonstrate - to this day - the awesome healing power of sports.

The Hamsa Appears in Multiple Cultures, but Why?

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The hamsa, a depiction of a human hand, often with a central eye motif, is a protective symbol meant to ward off evil.

Not Just Rocks: The Geology Quiz

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Geologists study the processes and substances that form Earth. Most of those processes happen over millions of years, but this quiz only takes a few minutes! Find out how rock solid your knowledge of geology is.

The Most Dangerous Bear and 9 Others to Give a Wide Berth

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Bears are incredible creatures, but they can also be some of the most dangerous animals on the planet. While even the most dangerous bear will typically avoid humans, under the right (or wrong!) circumstances, it can become aggressive, especially if it feels threatened or if you're in its territory.

Some Anglerfish 'Permanently Mate' and Become a Single Being

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Most species of the rarely seen anglerfish live up to a mile beneath the ocean, where the females lure prey with a head-dangling hook appendage and permanently fuse with male suitors. It doesn't get much stranger than that.

What Does It Really Mean to Have an 'Existential Crisis'?

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What is an existential crisis? HowStuffWorks talks to an expert to find out what an existential crisis is and how to overcome one.

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.

Colorful Tibetan Prayer Flags Aim to Convey Blessings Through the Wind

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You've probably seen Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, but what do they symbolize and who should hang them?

15 White Birds Soaring Over Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas

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White birds are some of the most striking and elegant creatures in the natural world. Whether soaring over lakes, wading through wetlands, or perched in city skylines, these birds tend to capture attention with their brilliant features.

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