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Where Are Tornadoes Most Common Around the World?

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If a student asks you, "Where are tornadoes most common?" you may be able to answer their question in the scope of the U.S., but the global answer depends on geography, climate, and the collision of air masses.

The Delightfully Eccentric World of Shel Silverstein

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HowStuffWorks gets to know prolific children's writer Shel Silverstein, poet, musician, illustrator and man of many talents and interests.

How does the brain create an uninterrupted view of the world?

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To achieve stability despite quick eye movements, the eyes take before and after shots of an image and compare them. Now, scientists may have finally discovered how.

15 Most Expensive Cat Breeds in the World

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Cats have an exceptionally independent personality compared to other pets. There must be some distant memory of being worshipped as gods in ancient Egypt locked away in their genetic code that explains their sassy, uppity nature.

The World's Most Dangerous Bird and 9 Runners-up

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The most dangerous bird species are also some of the most beautiful. These seemingly innocent creatures can pack a punch — or peck — that you definitely want to avoid.

Who Was the World's First King?

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This is not an easy question to answer, thanks to the mists of time. But historians have put forth several possibilities. An ancient tablet claims one king ruled for 28,000 years!

Hiking el Caminito del Rey, Once the World's Most Dangerous Trail

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HowStuffWorks hikes El Caminito del Rey, a very dangerous hiking path in Spain that was closed to the public for 15 years after several deaths.

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

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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.

7 of the 10 Hottest Countries in the World Are on 1 Continent

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Did you know that some places on Earth can get so hot that local wildlife has evolved specifically to survive the extreme conditions? In these regions, the heat isn't just a summer wave; it's a constant presence.

Caspian Sea: The World's Largest Lake (Yes, You Read That Right)

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One of Earth's most interesting natural features, the Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water on the planet, defying conventional classifications to be both a sea and a lake.

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