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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.
Test Your Firefighting Knowledge With This Quiz
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It's not everyone who can put their own life on the line and run into a fire to save a stranger, but that's what firefighters sign up to do. How much do you really know about firefighting? Take the quiz and see!
Can You Name the State If We Give You Two of Its Professional Sports Teams?
There are three times as many pro sports teams in North America than there are states, but some states don't even have a pro sports team, and other states have close to 20! Some places - like Washington, D.C. - aren't even states but have pro sports teams. We'll give you two teams and you give us the state. Think you can do it?
What Is the Largest City in the World by Population?
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Of the 8 billion people now inhabiting this planet, almost 60 percent live in urban environments in some pretty densely packed cities. Here are the top 10 megacities in the world.
How Cranberry Bogs Work
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How can something as delicate and delicious as a cranberry thrive in something as filthy as a bog? Blame it on the durability of this most unusual and hardy plant.
How Far Can a Plane Glide if Its Engines Fail?
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It can definitely be done - we saw Capt. Sully Sullenberger successfully land an Airbus A320 without any engines, in the Hudson River no less. But just how far a plane can fly without its engines depends on a few different factors.
Why the Corn Snake Is the Perfect Pet For Reptile Enthusiasts
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These modern rat snakes have an affinity for barns (and the rodents that live in them). But the myriad of colors makes them a reptile hobbyist's dream.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Aaron Burr's Daughter, Theodosia
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In 1812, she boarded a ship bound for New York, but never arrived. What happened to the daughter of Aaron Burr, the man who killed Alexander Hamilton?
How Wetlands Work
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Wetlands act like sponges, soaking up extra water during floods. They filter water as it runs to our rivers and streams. Find out what else wetlands do.
Does car insurance lower at a certain age?
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Does car insurance lower at a certain age? Check out the impact that age has on auto insurance.