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Is Greenland Part of North America? Geologically, Yes
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Greenland is one of the most unique places on Earth, and it often sparks a big geographical question: Is Greenland part of North America?
How did an attempt to blind a pope establish the Holy Roman Empire?
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The Charlemagne coronation took place only after an attack on the pope. Learn about the danger and intrigue behind the Charlemagne coronation.
How Narco States Work
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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.
Where Is the Coldest City in the World?
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If you're looking for a place to live and you don't mind some seriously frosty winters, you have plenty of options to choose from. But some places endure more than a few blustery months, and no parka or insulated mittens will feel like enough. Those are contenders for the title of coldest city in the world.
Biggest Cities in the U.S. (And the Biggest in Each State)
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The United States Census Bureau tracks the population of all incorporated places in the United States. Incorporated places include cities, towns, villages, boroughs and municipalities. The government census can identify trends in the growth rate of populations and help communities plan for the future, which is especially important in the biggest cities in U.S. states.
A Short History of Hell
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In the popular imagination, hell is depicted as a place of fire, presided over by Satan. But depictions of hell have actually evolved over time.
Insect Hotels Roll Out the Welcome Mat for Bugs of All Kinds
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Creating an insect hotel gives local bugs and pollinators a place to live and people of all ages a super cool garden project.
'Y'all' Isn't Just for Southerners Anymore
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Y'all, the contraction of the words "you" and "all," is making its move out of the American South to places as far afield as Australia.
Can You Match the Country to the Conflict?
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As you struggle to keep up with the busy nature of modern life, you might hear of horrors in far-flung places like Darfur, Donbass, Kashmir or the Congo - but have you ever taken the time to find these places on the map? Take our quiz to see if you can match conflicts old and new to the correct country.
10 Weirdest Sources for Antibiotics
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Many lifesaving antibiotics are discovered in some pretty nasty places. Here are the 10 weirdest sources for antibiotics at HowStuffWorks.