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Drought Caused These 6 Famous Waterfalls to Dry Up

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Waterfalls are mainly reliant on precipitation to keep flowing. Here are six famous waterfalls that slowed to a trickle when drought set in.

Who Is the Richest Person in the World? We Have the Top 10

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Discover the world's top 10 richest people. They're all men and include Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg.

Where Does Vanilla Flavoring Come From?

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Ah, vanilla. From pure vanilla extract to essence and imitation, it comes in all forms. But where does vanilla flavoring come from?

What Is the Atacama Skeleton, and Why Is It So Controversial?

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The Atacama skeleton has sparked intense controversy and, based on its appearance, speculation of alien origin since its discovery in 2003. But what is the real story behind this little skeleton?

How Smokejumpers Work

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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?

How Cranberry Bogs Work

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How can something as delicate and delicious as a cranberry thrive in something as filthy as a bog? Blame it on the durability of this most unusual and hardy plant.

How the First Olympics Worked

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Before today's spandex-clad (and some sequined) Olympians set their sights on the gold, silver or bronze, ancient Greeks competed for victory. How did the games begin, and why were the athletes gunning for olive oil?

10 Tips for Taking a Nature Walk in Your Backyard

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Taking a nature walk in your backyard can be a peaceful and revealing way to relax. Check out 10 tips for taking a nature walk in your backyard.

We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name Even 11 of These Trees From Their Leaves

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If not for trees the world would be a much less scenic place, don't you think? They may not get the attention that flowers do but they still deserve recognition. Why not climb the branches of this quiz and see how many you recognize?

10 Food-based Traditions from the American South

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Food and the American south go hand-in-hand. Check out 10 food-based traditions from the American south at HowStuffWorks.

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