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Sand Is in Such High Demand, People Are Stealing Tons of It
As the world becomes more urbanized, the demand for sand, a key ingredient of concrete, keeps growing. But there's only so much sand to go around.
Why do some couples take a belated honeymoon?
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Why do some couples take a belated honeymoon? Read about the reasons a couple might choose to delay their honeymoon after the wedding.
Dating Challenge: Writing a Personal Ad
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Writing a personal ad is an intimidating dating challenge. Learn about writing a personal ad at Discovery Health.
Off to the New World: The Christopher Columbus Quiz
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Whether you consider him a visionary explorer or a barbaric invader, there's no doubt that Christopher Columbus was a fascinating guy. How much do you know about the explorer and his many voyages? Take this quiz to find out.
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.
How Tsunamis Work
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Tsunamis are water walls that travel faster than jets. See pictures, footage and diagrams of tsunamis, look at famous tsunamis and learn how tsunamis are born.
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.
Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name
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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilà - the name "California" is born.
The Sea Snake Can Be More Venomous Than Rattlesnakes
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There are more than 50 species of snakes that live in the seas. Some are super venomous and they can zip through the water with ease.
Can You Name All the Countries in the Northern Hemisphere?
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Even if Wacko's song of the countries is a little outdated, he might be able to pass this quiz. Do you think you have the northern knowledge to beat him?