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What is skeleton? Is it some sort of sledding sport?
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With the Winter Olympics coming up, I've been hearing about something called skeleton. What is that? Is it some sort of sledding sport?
Can You Identify All of These Coniferous Trees?
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Conifers conjure up winter scenes with snow and the winter holiday season. But did you know there are some coniferous trees that can't handle the snow? There are even some that thrive in arid regions! If you think know your cones, then take this quiz!
Argentina, Christmas Traditions, and Holidays in the Southern Hemisphere
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In Argentina, Christmas comes at the height of summer. That flips many traditional winter holiday expectations on their head.
10 Perennials for the Northeast
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Perennials for the Northeast usually don't survive the harsh, cold winters. But there are 10 perennials for the Northeast that can sustain.
When Life Hands You Persimmons, Make Hoshigaki
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Originally a method of preserving the fall harvest for winter, hoshigaki (Japanese for dried persimmon) is a centuries-old Japanese delicacy.
Poinsettia: The Mexican Christmas Flower That Blooms in the Dark
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Poinsettia blooms in early winter and is popular around Christmas, but it's demanding and needs several hours of daily darkness to rebloom.
Food Fermentation: How Microorganisms Make Food Delicious
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Our ancestors survived long winters because of fermented foods, but what health benefits do they have for modern humans?
Squirrels Actually Organize Their Nut Hoard — Here's Why
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Fall is in full swing and that means squirrels are busy hoarding nuts for winter. So how do they remember where they buried them?
How to Draw a Woodland Trail in 5 Steps
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Draw a woodland trail and capture snowy footsteps in this wonderful winter landscape. Learn to draw this landscape in just five easy steps.
A Season for Change: The Equinox and Solstice Quiz
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Take this HowStuffWorks quiz to find out what you know about the summer and winter solstices and the spring and fall equinoxes.