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The Arctic Ocean and Why You Literally Can't Live Without It
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The Arctic Ocean sits at the top of the planet, wrapped around the geographic North Pole and within by the Arctic Circle.
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.
Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America
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Amanita phalloides is non-native to the North American continent, introduced to California from Europe, and rapidly spreading.
The Longest Pier in the World is in North America
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When considering the longest pier in the world, you have to keep in mind that this means comparing pleasure piers (for tourism and recreation) with industrial structures that stretch far into the sea.
The Blue Whale Is One of the Loudest Animals on Earth
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Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. Despite their large size, blue whales manage to be fairly elusive, so there's a lot about them we don't know yet.
9 Biggest Shrimp in the World (and1 Massive Imposter)
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Shrimp, in addition to being a tasty addition to many cuisines around the world, is sometimes used as an insult to call a person small or short. But did you know there are over 2,000 species of shrimp, and many shrimp actually grow to be quite large? The world's biggest shrimp is not what you'd typically call shrimpy in size.
Norwegian Forest Cat vs. Maine Coon: A Battle of Seriously Big Cats
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The Maine Coon and the Norwegian Forest are both plus-size breeds of cat, but what are the differences between these feline behemoths?
The Porbeagle Shark Hunts With Dogged Determination
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Porbeagles are related to great whites, but while they're also athletic killers, they're smaller and far less ferocious. And what's with the funny dog name?
Where Is the Biggest Oil Rig in the World?
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Offshore drilling requires enormous structures designed to extract crude oil and natural gas from beneath the ocean floor. When people search for the biggest oil rig in the world, they are usually referring to the massive offshore platforms used in global oil production.
Bootlace Worms Can Grow Longer Than Most Whales
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You might not think a worm could be longer than a whale, but allow us to introduce you to the bootlace worm, one of the longest animals on the planet. And, oh and it packs a potent toxin, too.