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Fur Trout: The Cold, Hard Truth About Furry Fish

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Have you ever heard of the fur trout? From the Great Lakes Region to the Arkansas River, surprising reports of these unusual fish (also known as the beaver trout) have fascinated fishermen and cryptid enthusiasts alike for generations.

Was an Irish monk the first European to reach America?

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An Irish monk could have been the first person to discover the American continent, according to ancient texts. Learn more about the Irish monk discovery.

What are the most wired countries in the world and why?

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The most wired countries in the world refers to the countries that have the best access to the Internet's resources. Learn about the most wired countries.

5 Reasons Why Danes Are Happier Than the Rest of Us

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The Danish people are among the happiest on the planet. Find out 5 reasons why from HowStuffWorks.

12 Freest Countries in the World, According to the HFI

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Everyone probably likes to imagine that they live in one of the freest countries in the world, but is "freedom" something that can even be quantified? Is there a definitive way to say that my country is more free than your country?

Ivar the Boneless: A Viking Leader With an Odd Nickname

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Explore the life of Viking leader Ivar the Boneless, his role in the Great Heathen Army, and the enigmatic origins of his unusual nickname.

15 Democratic Socialist Countries and Social Democracies

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What do you get when you mix a market economy with a strong commitment to equality, social justice, and democracy? You get social democracies and democratic socialist countries, and they come in a surprising variety.

How Geothermal Energy Works

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Geothermal energy is clean, abundant and renewable. Learn about geothermal energy, geothermal heat pumps and geothermal power plants.

The Germans Have a Word for the Slow Days of Late Summer: Sommerloch

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You know that time in summer when everything slows down and not much is going on? The German word sommerloch neatly sums it up. But where did it come from?

What happens to whales when they die?

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Most of us associate whale death with video footage showing beached whales. Learn what causes whale death and how whale death can sustain life.

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