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Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today
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HowStuffworks looks at the symptoms and treatment of scurvy and why it was so associated with sailors and pirates.
9 Largest Octopus Species Lurking in the Deep Blue Sea
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Octopuses are cephalopods that have three hearts and eight arms that are covered with suckers. The largest octopus is the giant Pacific octopus. As its name suggests, the Giant Pacific Octopus lives in the North Pacific Ocean.
Yes, the Bobbit Worm Is Real and Somewhat Terrifying
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Yes, this terrifying worm was named after the infamous Bobbitt case. And with good reason.
15 Types of Boats Making Wakes and Sailing the High Seas
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If you're daydreaming about open water, there's a good chance you've wondered about the types of boats you might see—or own.
Paintings by Gustave Courbet
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Impressionist painter Gustave Courbet used a dark palette to paint depictions of ordinary life. See Impressionist paintings by Gustave Courbet.
Who owns the oceans?
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International water covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and includes five oceans. Learn how international water is shared among all the nations.
How a Brinicle Works
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Underwater icicles, also called brinicles or sea stalactites, form when super-cold brine meets normal seawater. The sub-zero phenomenon can kill some sea life.
Show Off Your Canadian Pride by Identifying These Snacks Only Popular in Canada
If you think Canada's snack scene begins and ends with a serving of poutine, then get ready for an eye-opening trip across the country. From sea to shining sea, there's a distinctly Canadian snack for every taste and every mood.
Why Some Animals Eat Rocks to Aid in Digestion
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Gastroliths, or "stomach stones," are found in animals from chickens to sea lions. But what are they for?
Venice Isn't Alone: 7 Sinking Cities Around the World
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Subsidence, or the decline in the elevation of land surface, is creating a problem for some coastal cities as sea levels rise.