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7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega
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Even if you've never looked through a telescope, you've probably seen Vega, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. In fact, thousands of years ago, Vega was our North Pole star, and will be again in the future.
Giant Jellyfish Grow up to 8 Feet Wide With 60-foot Tentacles
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There are about 200 documented species of jellyfish pulsing their way through the world's waters. Most range from the size of your belly button to the size of a car tire.
How to Prepare for a Flood
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NOAA is expecting widespread flooding throughout the United States this spring. Are you ready?
Why Does Earth Spin?
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Every 24 hours, Earth makes a full rotation on its axis. But why does Earth spin in the first place?
What Are the 7 Largest Countries in the World by Area?
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The seven largest countries in the world account for nearly half of the world's land area, but one is far larger than the rest. Do you know what the largest country is?
Baby It's Cold Outside! How the Arctic Fox Survives Frigid Temps
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The arctic fox thrives in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Storm Quiz?
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Mother Earth, with her placid plains and gorgeous mountains, may sometimes seem like a fairly harmless place. But her weather can quickly change, churning life-threatening storms into life. What do you really know about our planet's storms?
Is It a Fox on Stilts? Nope, It's a Maned Wolf!
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The maned wolf might as well be called a werewolf given its name. You see it's more fox than wolf, and yet it's neither. HowStuffWorks explains.
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.
Why Is the Tropic of Capricorn Important?
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You've probably heard of the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, but do you know the difference?