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Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name

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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilĂ  - the name "California" is born.

5 Things You Should Know About the 'New' Southern Ocean

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The Southern Ocean has finally been officially recognized, though scientists have known about it for over a century.

What State Does Your Heart Belong To?

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Which American state do you love more than all the others? Quiz your way across the country, and we'll figure out what state has stolen your heart. Will we get it right, or will we need to draw the map again?

15 Largest Cities in China, Ranked by Population

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China is one of the most populous countries in the world, surpassed only by India. By the end of 2023, China boasted a population of about 1.4 billion people. Although this marked the country's second year of population decline, the largest cities in China are still some of the biggest cities in the world.

Hillsborough Tragedy: A British Football Match Gone Wrong

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The Hillsborough tragedy is one of the darkest chapters in British sporting history. On April 15, 1989, 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. What began as an exciting day for fans turned into a catastrophic event that would forever change football and its approach to safety.

There's an Evolutionary Reason Humans Developed the Ability to Feel Shame

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What evolutionary purpose would shame serve? Learn more about the origins of shame in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Tiny Houses Are Huge for Homeless

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Tiny houses are proving homes for people nationwide. HowStuffWorks goes inside the movement.

Cyclone vs. Hurricane: Differences Between These Major Storms

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Both are destructive storms that can pack powerful winds and devastating storm surge. So how are they different? Or are they?

Wolves' Return to Yellowstone a Boon for Streams

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A new study reaffirms that wolves are vital to the health of Yellowstone National Park. HowStuffWorks looks at how the wolves impact the park.

What If Everyone in the World Recycled?

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If you don't recycle, you should. If you do recycle, you should do more. And what if everybody in the world started to recycle? At the very least, it would help us attack that enormous plastic patch in the middle of the ocean.

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