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The Philippines Has the World's Longest Christmas Celebration

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Perhaps no country on Earth loves Christmas more than the Philippines. Residents there celebrate the holiday for four months solid. Here's why.

Are climate skeptics right?

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Climate skeptics believe that climate change is a natural process, rather than the work of man. Learn about different climate skeptic arguments.

Can You Identify the World Capital When Only Shown One Photo of It? Most Fail!

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The Eiffel Tower not only represents Paris, but the symbol of the country globally. A symbol which embodies the city of love and a country that not only produces fragrant cheeses but also performed the world's first artificial heart transplant and face transplant. But you already know that! So see how many other world capitals you can recognize!

Shared Electric Scooters: Commuter Solution or Urban Nightmare?

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Pay-as-you-go electric scooters are the latest fad in cities. HowStuffWorks wonders whether the fad is safe.

Ohio Residents Fight to Give Lake Erie Legal Rights

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A growing network of global activists is taking an alternative approach to saving the environment: Pushing to recognize natural ecosystems as having legal rights like humans.

Who Invented the Telegraph?

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The telegraph was a groundbreaking invention that transformed communication in the 19th century. Explore its impact on news media and global connectivity.

2007 BRICK Award Winner: Jennifer Staple

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2007 BRICK Award winner Jennifer Staple's summer job led to a vision for global change, providing eye care to underserved people throughout the world.

How Nuclear Bombs Work

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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?

How Many Data Centers Does Google Have Around the World?

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By asking, "how many data centers does google have," you're really asking how the internet stays on.

How Did Earth Day Start?

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Every April 22, millions of people around the world gather to celebrate Earth Day. Who started Earth Day and when?

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