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Humuhumunukunukuapua'a: A Long Name for a Little Fish

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Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, the colorful little fish with the craaaaazy long name, is Hawaii's state fish, but it wasn't always.

10 Scare-inducing Moments in History

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From serial killers to natural disasters, many events in our history have stoked fear among the masses. Here are 10 fear-stoking moments.

How the Galapagos Islands Work

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The Galapagos Islands are famous for giving Charles Darwin the inspiration for his theory of evolution. Learn about the Galapagos Islands.

3 Types of Rocks Every Aspiring Geologist Should Know

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Rocks might look simple, but they tell an ancient story of Earth’s fiery depths, surface shifts and biological processes.

How Pangaea Became 7 Separate Continents

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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.

Mammatus Clouds Look Like Fluffy Bubble Wrap in the Sky

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Mammatus clouds, which are made from falling air instead of rising air, are one of the most spectacular cloud formations you'll ever see.

The Pyramid in Antarctica Isn't Actually a Pyramid

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Conspiracy theories surface around pretty much everything, especially on the internet. So when 2016 satellite imagery showed what appeared to be a pyramid in Antarctica that was large enough to be seen from outer space, people had questions.

Stromboli vs. Calzone: Different Branches of Pizza Lineage

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Ordering a stromboli vs. calzone is a matter of personal preference, but the difference between them is clear. One is folded in half like an apple turnover, and the other is rolled up like a jelly roll cake.

Roman 'Comic' Paintings Tell Us Crass Humor Is Timeless

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Recent excavations in Pompeii, Italy, in April 2024 uncovered several stunning murals and ancient Roman comic paintings. Although the murals are more appropriate for an academic museum, the "comics" and graffiti offer a raw peek into how ancient Romans lived, fought, loved and died.

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