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The Tallest Mountain in the U.S. and 7 Close Contenders

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Although most of the highest mountains in the world are in Asia (looking at you, Mount Everest and Himalayas), the United States is home to some of the most breathtaking and impressive mountain ranges in the world.

Which Places Have a Blue and Yellow Flag? There Are at Least 8

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Blue and yellow flags are common among national and state flags, and the blue and yellow color combinations often symbolize nature.

Assessing the Average Quicksand Deaths Per Year

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Science has determined that disappearing completely into quicksand isn't possible - but that doesn't mean that getting stuck still won't kill you.

What's the Difference Between Butter and Shortening?

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Both are essential fats for baking, but they bring different flavors, textures and even appearances to the end product. So is one better than the other?

The Ambush and Death of Gangster John Dillinger

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Dillinger was responsible for 10 deaths, three jail breaks and some 20 bank robberies. HowStuffWorks takes a look at how he was finally stopped.

How Humans Have Made a Mess of Mink

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The wars between American and European mink species and humans quietly rage worldwide. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

The Harpy Eagle: Terrifying Apex Predator or Creepy Halloween Costume?

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The largest eagle in the world has a claw the size of a grizzly bear's, a leg the size of a human's and a very disapproving gaze.

How Dangerous Is the Beaver?

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Beaver attacks get a lot of media attention but should we really be afraid of beavers? HowStuffWorks learns all about these rodents.

Wildfires Can Form Monstrous Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds

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These massive clouds form when wildfires give off heat. HowStuffWorks looks at how climate change is making conditions favorable for more to form.

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