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How Gold Works
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We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?
10 Recent Breakthroughs in Marine Biology
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Marine biology breakthroughs have helped us learn about the ocean's residents. Explore 10 of the coolest marine biology discoveries.
Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution
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During America's War for Independence, the British promised enslaved Africans their freedom if they'd join their side. Thousands signed up. What happened next?
Test Your Knowledge of the Industrial Revolution
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Test your knowledge of what went down during the age of expanding landscapes, incredible innovation and the ultimate shift in life as people knew it.
From Ancient Greece to 'Tiger King': The Hilarious History of the Mullet
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From ancient Greek spearman to Mr. Exotic, America's most notorious big cat owner, the mullet seems destined to stick around and around.
Can You Name All of These American Wildflowers?
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Tom Petty said, "You belong among the wildflowers." But would you be able to name them if you saw them in an image? Check out the ones we've put together, and see how well you know the wildflowers of America!
The Highly Venomous Timber Rattlesnake Is an American Icon
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If you're looking for the venomous timber rattler, the U.S. is the place to be, as these bad boys are found in at least 27 states.
The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away
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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.
Why Do Sheepshead Fish Have 'Human' Teeth?
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The sheepshead fish is a curiosity to anglers and marine biologists alike. This unique species, found along the Atlantic coast of North America, has long received attention for its strange dental structure, resembling that of humans.
Tropical Rainforest Guide: How Rainforests Work
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Tropical rainforests are the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and also the oldest. Today, tropical rainforests cover only 6 percent of the Earth's ground surface, but they are home to over half of the planet's plant and animal species.