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River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting

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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)

How Family Crests Work

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Attaching a crest or coat of arms to one's family history sometimes fuels a sense of pride or belonging. However, it will take some serious research to locate your crest.

How to Volunteer in Historical Reenactments

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Volunteering in historical reenactments is a big commitment. Learn what's involved if you want to volunteer in historical reenactments.

What is pollen?

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Pollen, a fine powder, is the sperm that flowers use to reproduce. Learn what pollen is in this article.

Origins of Hinduism and a Constantly Evolving Religion

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Hinduism is often called the world’s oldest living religion. But tracing the origins of Hinduism isn’t like finding the founder of Christianity or the date Islam began. It doesn’t have a single historical founder or sacred text.

How is volcanic ash made?

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Volcanic ash is what's left after a volcano literally blows its top. Learn how volcanic ash can devastate everything under its gray blanket.

Birthday Astrology

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Astrology, the prediction of personality traits and future events, is based on the relationship between the planets. Learn more about astrology.

Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?

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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs. Yep, it's got a colorful story.

How Art Works

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"You see it every day, but what, exactly, is art? Learn about art and explore the huge collection of art now becoming available on the Web!"

How the La Brea Tar Pits Work

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A sculpted mammoth shows visitors to the La Brea Tar Pits what these ancient animals might have looked like, but the pits themselves have looked the same for thousands of years. How did they form, and what discoveries lie beneath the sticky surface?

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