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What State Gets the Most Snow? No. 1 Gets 6 Feet Per Year
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As colder months and winter weather sweep across the country, each state in the U.S. prepares for their respective regional conditions. Temperature and the average amount of snowfall per year depend on several factors, including terrain, elevation and the likelihood of consistent precipitation.
What's the Biggest State in the U.S.A.?
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The United States is divided into 50 states, small and large. So which is the biggest state in the U.S.A.?
The Geology Behind 5 American Landmarks
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The U.S. is full of exceptional geological formations. HowStuffWorks looks at at five that set the bar high as far as landmarks go.
Why North Sentinel Island Is Off-limits to All Visitors
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For centuries, colonizers, missionaries and anthropologists have attempted to make contact with the residents of North Sentinel Island. But outsiders have learned the hard way that, even today, the Sentinelese just want to be left alone.
Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built
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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."
20 Most Obese Countries in the World
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For at least the last half century, obesity has been one the rise around the world, contributing to what many officials consider a public health crisis. While there remains some controversy about how to accurately quantify the risks, the worldwide obesity rate continues to climb, and with it, a host of health problems.
Smallest Countries in the World
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Is it the country with the smallest land area? Or the fewest people? Either way, you get the same answer.
7 Most Populated Countries in the World
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The world's population passed 8 billion in 2022, but which countries contributed the most to the increase? Here are the top seven countries
How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?
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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.
All 54 African Countries, Including Disputed Territories
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The African continent is home to a remarkable array of cultures, landscapes and histories. This vast land comprises 54 recognized African countries, each with its own distinct identity. Here, we'll explore the countries of Africa, divided into the key regions: North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa.