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Can You Identify All of These Coniferous Trees?
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Conifers conjure up winter scenes with snow and the winter holiday season. But did you know there are some coniferous trees that can't handle the snow? There are even some that thrive in arid regions! If you think know your cones, then take this quiz!
Fisher Cats: Tough Guys of the Weasel World
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HowStuffWorks looks at the world of the mysterious fisher cat, which actually isn't a cat at all but rather a tough member of the weasel family.
The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land
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Did you know the word "hippopotamus" comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse"? But don't let that fool you; this big, lumbering mammal is anything but a horse. In fact, it's one of the most powerful animals living in Sub-Saharan Africa today.
What's the Longest Suspension Bridge in the World?
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Until 2022, the longest suspension bridge in the world was in Japan. Now, the 1915 Canakkale Bridge in Türkiye has taken the title
10 Space Landmarks We'd Like to Visit
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Fling away your Fodor's! Toss your TripAdvisor! We have the only guided tour of outer space you'll need -- a foray into the final frontier so ambitious it will make the Voyager probes' Grand Tours look like daytrips.
10 Cobra Snake Species to Keep Out of Striking Distance
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Cobras are some of the most venomous snakes on the planet, also known for their intimidating hoods and swift strikes. But while their venom and striking power make them feared by many, the role of the cobra snake in ecosystems is invaluable, from controlling rat populations to maintaining a balance among predators.
Can You Score 27/35 On This Difficult American History Quiz?
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American history can be both intriguing and complicated at the same time. How well do you know your American history? Take this difficult quiz and find out!
15 of the Worst Hurricanes in U.S. History
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Unearth the Worst Hurricanes in US History: Catastrophic storms that shaped landscapes, impacted communities, and left indelible marks on the nation.
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)
Can You Guess the Country from 3 Images?
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Get your travel boots on and discover what the world has to offer! To start, try guessing the country from the images we give here!