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How Monkeypod Trees Work
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Monkeypod trees can grow to enormous dimensions when they're given room to spread out. Read more to learn what makes monkeypod trees so special.
What Is Deforestation?
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Deforestation, or the removal of forests, contributes to global warming. Learn how deforestation harms our plants and animals -- even to extinction.
How the Eden Project Works
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The Eden Project is an incredible set of massive greenhouses in Cornwall, England. Check out this amazing place!
How Do Spaghetti Models Predict a Hurricane's Path?
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Spaghetti models plot the potential tracks of tropical storms and hurricanes from different meteorological organizations onto one map. The resulting visual helps project how likely the forecast track will be.
Is hurricane intensity increasing?
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Is hurricane intensity increasing? It all depends on who you ask. How have scientists come to so many different conclusions about the ferocity of these seasonal storms?
The Morpho Butterfly: One of Few Species to Live Up to Its Hype
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When people think of the tropics, they often imagine lush green forests, towering trees and flashes of color flitting between the leaves. One of the most iconic and dazzling sights in this landscape is the morpho butterfly, especially the brilliant blue morpho.
Are we in a bananapocalypse?
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Thanks to the bananapocalypse, bananas may soon be hard to come by. Find out what's behind the bananapocalypse at HowStuffWorks.
How to Eat Dragon Fruit
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Don't know how to eat dragon fruit? This stunner of a fruit is as simple to slice as it is pretty to look at. So give it a try. You won't regret it.
Do you know these meteorology basics? Quiz
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Meteorology has come a long way from "red sky in the morning, sailors take warning." How much do you understand about the science behind the forecasts you see on the news?
Which Cruise Line Best Fits Your Personality?
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Tropical drink in hand? Check. Fine dining options? Check. Wave machine on deck? Check. It's easy to be a passenger on cruise. The hard part is finding one that's a perfect fit for your personality!