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15 Brown Birds You'll Spot in the Northern Hemisphere
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Brown birds are often ground-dwelling, foraging, nesting birds. In Native American cultures, birds are also sometimes seen as messengers between the spirit world and the physical realm, so a brown bird could be seen as bringing a connection to Earth, home, reliability, simplicity and consistency.
15 Butterfly Species to Spot on (Almost) Every Continent
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Butterflies aren't just colorful decorations fluttering around flowers. They are one of the most diverse groups of insects, with more than 17,000 known species.
Quiz: Is This Spot North or South of the Equator?
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Do you know on which side of 0 degrees latitude these famous landmarks fall?
19 Rarest Cat Breeds You'll Be Lucky to Spot in a Home
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You've likely heard of more popular domestic cat breeds, including Persian cats, Burmese cats, Siamese cats, British shorthairs, American shorthairs, Maine Coons and Ragdolls.
Quiz: Can You Spot the Misspelled Words?
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Some words, like "cat" or "dog" are easy enough to spell. Others, however, cause quite the spelling frakas. Or is it fracas? Take the quiz to determine your spelling IQ!
A Border Runs Through It: Name These Spots That Straddle Two Places
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How many of these boundary-pushing (literally!) borders can you name?
Scientists Spot Light From Behind a Black Hole for the First Time Ever
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Scientists have observed flashes of X-rays coming from behind a supermassive black hole, consistent with Albert Einstein's prediction that extremely large objects can bend light.
Polaris Star: How to Spot the North Star in the Night Sky
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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).
10 Types of Noses to Spot in a Crowd
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Take a glance around any crowd and you’ll notice one thing: Noses come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. From sleek and straight to curved and prominent, the many types of noses play a big role in defining our unique facial features.
20 Black and White Birds and Where to Spot Them
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Black and white birds may not be as vibrant as bright-colored birds, but in many parts of the world, birds such as magpies symbolize luck, intelligence or mystery. Black-and-white seabirds such as penguins and razorbills have also become icons of climate change awareness.