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How Much of a Geographic Whiz Are You?
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Do you know your global places and local areas of interest? Get out your maps and wits, combine them and have fun in our Geography Whiz quiz!
Quiz: How Do You Pronounce This?
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Many words are routinely mispronounced. How proficient are you at pronunciation? Take the quiz and find out!
Bird Pictures
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Did you know that it's the possession of feathers, not the ability to fly, that distinguishes birds from other animals? Check out these bird pictures.
Why Is the Thwaites Glacier Called the 'Doomsday Glacier'?
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Scientists are concerned that the Thwaites Glacier is melting at a rapid pace, though some don't love the name "Doomsday Glacier." What does the rapid melt of this huge glacier mean for the future of our planet?
What Causes an Iceberg to Flip?
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Around 90 percent of an iceberg is under the water, but changing weight distribution caused by melting can make it flip.
Why Evergreen Trees Don't Shed Their Needle-like Leaves
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Lots of trees are losing their leaves this time of the year. But evergreens keep theirs year-round. What gives?
Is the Bloop Real? Well, Yes and No
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Is the Bloop real? This mysterious underwater sound recorded in the Pacific Ocean in 1997 was so loud that underwater microphones detected it from over 3,000 miles away.
What Is a Glacier? Everything to Know About These Ice Masses
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Glaciers are rivers of ice and are the largest moving objects on Earth. Learn about glaciers and find out how much freshwater are frozen in glaciers.
How Global Warming Works
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Global warming is becoming an increasingly important issue. Find out what causes global warming and learn how we can decrease the effects of global warming.
The Most Dangerous Airport in the World, Plus 12 Nail-biters
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Fear of flying? Here are 13 airports where location, terrain, weather and design limitations make takeoff and landing a challenge for pilots and a nail-biter for passengers.