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How does an EPIRB distress radio work?

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EPIRB helps rescuers locate you in an emergency situation, and these radios have saved many lives since their creation. Find out how EPIRB radios work.

What Is a Nor'easter?

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"Nor'easter" is one of those words that makes you think of an old mariner scanning the horizon for a pending storm. What does it really mean - and why don't we say "northeaster"?

Uncovering the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina - 8 Years Later

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Explore the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Understand its devastation and aftermath. Learn about the history of Hurricane Katrina today.

How the FSF-1 Sea Fighter Works

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Nations are facing a more guerilla-style warfare - even at sea, and the equipment must evolve to meet new demands. Enter the Sea Fighter. Learn about this experimental, high-speed, "invisible" ship.

What Is the Rarest Pokémon Card? And Is It Worth $5.2 Million?

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In 1996, the Pokémon trading card game launched in Japan, just months after the release of the Pokémon Red and Green games for Nintendo's Game Boy. Now, 28 years and 52.9 billion cards later, the Pokémon trading card game continues to captivate players and collectors alike.

The Longest Road in the U.S. Passes Through a National Park

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Few things capture the spirit of adventure quite like the vast network of highways stretching across the United States. But have you ever wondered which road takes the crown as the longest?

Can You Name These U.S. States by Their Shapes?

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Calling all geography lovers out there! Bet you can't name all of these U.S. states just by looking at their shapes! Try it!

How Barrier Islands Work

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Barrier islands are vacation spots and amazing ecosystems. Learn about barrier island habitats, fighting erosion of barrier islands and development's effects on barrier islands.

Fisher Cats: Tough Guys of the Weasel World

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HowStuffWorks looks at the world of the mysterious fisher cat, which actually isn't a cat at all but rather a tough member of the weasel family.

The Angel Shark, aka Sand Devil, Lurks on the Ocean Floor

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Is the angel shark the holiest fish in the sea? Their name certainly seems to indicate a pure and pious air, and some seafood connoisseurs say that a bite of an angel shark is like a little taste of heaven.

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