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Were the Clovis the first Americans?
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The Clovis, ancient people who made the sophisticated Clovis projectile discovered at Clovis Indian sites, are a mystery. Read about the mysterious Clovis.
How Igloos Work
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Igloos may be made by the Inuit as temporary houses to use on fishing and hunting expeditions. Read about igloos and find out how to build an igloo.
Can You Guess All 50 States From an Image Of Their Outline?
Did you get an A in your geography class? Do you know the state mottos and famous landmarks that make each state unique? Prove it by challenging yourself with this quiz!
Midnight Sun
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Midnight Sun, a name given the sun when it can be seen at midnight during the Arctic or Antarctic summer.
Where Are the Northern Lights and Southern Lights?
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Auroras themselves aren't rare, but spotting one can be tricky: You need a clear, dark sky within one of the auroral zones. What are 10 spots that up the odds a bit?
Types of Bears
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The brown bear, the grizzly and the Kodiak bear are all of the brown bear species. Learn all about the brown bear at HowStuffWorks.
How Do Mountains Form?
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If geology has taught us anything about Earth's history, it's that nothing is permanent. And that goes for mountain ranges, all of which are constantly rising and falling.
Tell Us Which of These Things You'd Do For A Million Dollars And We'll Guess How Much Of A Risk Taker You Are
$1,000,000 sounds like a lot of money, but what would you be willing to do for it? Are you ready to sacrifice a part of your sanity with some super risky dares? Tell us more about how you think when it comes to risky decisions with these million dollar questions!
How Auroras Work
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An aurora is a light phenomenon caused by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn more about auroras.
How Screw-Drive Vehicles Work
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A screw-drive vehicle might be exactly what you need to traverse large areas of snow, muck or mud. Read about screw-drive vehicles at HowStuffWorks.