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3 Types of Rocks Every Aspiring Geologist Should Know

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Rocks might look simple, but they tell an ancient story of Earth’s fiery depths, surface shifts and biological processes.

Can You Get 29/35 on This Hockey Knowledge Quiz?

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Hockey is one of the most hard-hitting and exciting sports on the planet, and it has millions of fans. But just how much do you know about the game of sticks and pucks? Put on your pads, and get ready to hit the ice against our challenging quiz to find out.

Constellations of Internet Satellites Will Beam Broadband Everywhere

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Lots and lots of satellites could vastly expand the world's access to broadband coverage. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

What is gravity?

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What is gravity? How does gravity affect virtually everything on Earth? Learn about gravity in this article from HowStuffWorks.

How Do Mountains Form?

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If geology has taught us anything about Earth's history, it's that nothing is permanent. And that goes for mountain ranges, all of which are constantly rising and falling.

Hematite, a Shape-shifting Mineral From the Stone Age

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You can find hematite found all over Earth, as well as Mars. The bloodstone the main source of iron and is also used in jewelry and painting.

After the Sun Dies, It'll Become a Stellar Crystal

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The sun is going to eventually leave behind a shimmering legacy and turn into a massive crystal. Learn why at HowStuffWorks.

What If Cows Didn't Exist?

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A world without cows would be a world without burgers, right? Yes, and to beef eaters that's bad news, but it would also be a world with less methane. So would losing all cows be worth it?

What If Earth's Magnetic Field Flipped?

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Earth's magnetic field has flipped many times before, and scientists say it will flip again (though probably not in our lifetime). While it might not be catastrophic, a major change in the magnetic field would present a special set of problems.

That Faint Light in the Night Sky Could Be the Gegenschein

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The gegenschein, "faint light" in German, occurs under very specific astronomical conditions when the sun reaches the exact opposite of Earth from wherever you're stargazing.

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