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The San Andreas Fault: Is the Big One Coming?
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The San Andreas is one of the most famous and closely watched fault lines in the world because of the fear that it is overdue for the next big quake.
Were the Clovis the first Americans?
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The Clovis, ancient people who made the sophisticated Clovis projectile discovered at Clovis Indian sites, are a mystery. Read about the mysterious Clovis.
The 10 Longest Bridges in the World
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Bridges connect people and places, with inspired engineering and views that can't be beat. Here are the 10 longest in the world.
Venus: Earth's Blazing-hot and Bizarre Twin
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The atmosphere is crushing on Venus, and it's so hot lead would melt. But the planet still has a lot in common with Earth. We'll explain.
How Will You Do on This Tough, Irritating Geography Quiz?
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Our world is full of fantastic and interesting mountains, lakes, cities, and other geographical landmarks. Grab your passport and see if you can master this tough and strange geography quiz!
How is volcanic ash made?
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Volcanic ash is what's left after a volcano literally blows its top. Learn how volcanic ash can devastate everything under its gray blanket.
What If the Oceans Disappeared?
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People would look underground for water and maybe just stay there to escape the fiery hell on Earth's surface. But could humanity really last without the seas?
The Canada Quiz
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For all of you Canadians out there, it's time to see what you actually know about your country. If you think there are no facts about Canada that can surprise you, take this quiz and prove it!
How can two seemingly unrelated species that live in isolation from each other evolve into identical forms?
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Parallel evolution leads two seemingly unrelated species living in isolation from each other to evolve into identical forms. How? Learn about parallel evolution.
Terrestrial Planets Are the Rocky Planets of the Solar System
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Terrestrial planets include the four closest to our sun, including Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. What else makes these celestial bodies terrestrial planets?