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Man-made Islands Are More Common Than You Think

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Man has been building islands all over the world for centuries using extraordinary feats of engineering. But at what cost to the environment?

Legend of the Loch Ness Monster Quiz

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Bigfoot who? Forget hairy bipeds, the Loch Ness Monster might actually be the world's most famous mythical creature. Or is it just a myth? Take our Loch Ness Monster quiz and find out!

Evolution by Natural Selection: Examples and Effects of Adaptation

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Natural selection is the idea that organisms that are best suited to survive pass their traits down. Is it true that only the strong survive?

10 Countries With Perfect Climates

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A perfect climate means different things to different people. These 10 countries span the globe and offer a wide range of climates to satisfy any taste -- hot, cold or in-between.

Can You Identify These Snakes?

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Whether you're a budding herpetologist who loves nothing more than watching a forked tongue flicker, or you're deathly afraid of coming face to face with a snake in your own yard, knowing how to identify snakes can be a huge help. Take our quiz to see how many you can name.

10 Animals That Look Like Monsters

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All sorts of animals look like monsters, from the anglerfish to the crazy oarfish. Meet 10 real animal monsters with this list from HowStuffWorks.

How Whaling Works

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Whaling has been practiced for several centuries. Learn about whaling, and find out what is being done to stop whaling.

What happens to abandoned mines?

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Abandoned mine shafts may look romantic with their clapboarded entrances and rusting pickaxes, but they can be deadly. So who ensures that these dangerous sites are properly closed up? You may find the answer a little unsettling.

Do moose really walk the streets of Alaskan cities?

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Moose in Alaska are so prevalent that residents get used to seeing them along the road. Learn why moose in Alaska cause harm to others and themselves.

What is grass banking?

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Grass banking involves landowners leasing their plots to ranchers in exchange for conservation work. Learn more about grassbanking and where it's big.

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