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Do moose really walk the streets of Alaskan cities?
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Moose in Alaska are so prevalent that residents get used to seeing them along the road. Learn why moose in Alaska cause harm to others and themselves.
How Far Is Russia From Alaska?
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Sarah Palin never really said she could see Russia from her house. But how far is Russia from Alaska anyway? And can you see one country from the other?
Ostrich Facts
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The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. They form the single remaining species in an ancient, primitive order of birds. Learn more ostrich facts.
Interesting Science Facts Confirmed and Debunked
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When reeling off dubious facts (like lemmings plunging off cliffs en masse), there's no better retort to a skeptical audience than calmly explaining that it's not just true - it's science...right?
Can You Name the U.S. State from 3 Random Facts?
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Are you the champ at your local watering hole's Trivia Night? As an elementary school student, did you pore through your American History textbook just for fun? Put your knowledge to the test with these fun-but-random facts about 35 of our nation's unique states!
How Walruses Work
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Walruses pack the beaches of Round Island off the coast of Alaska by the thousands each year. Learn when the walruses gather and other walrus facts.
What Is the Arctic Circle? 9 Stone-cold Facts About the Region
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The Arctic Circle is a region marked by frigid temperatures, strange sunlight and glaciers galore. And for hundreds of thousands of people, it's also home sweet home.
Bald Eagle Size, Diet and History as a National Icon
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The national bird of the United States has taken on iconic status as the avian avatar of freedom, but its wingspan and steely gaze guarantee its status in the pecking order of prey birds as a symbol of strength.
Alaska's Kodiak Bear Is One of the Planet's Biggest
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Kodiak bears are some of the largest bears in the world and live only in the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska.
7 Cool Facts About Will Rogers, Cowboy, Humorist, Self-declared President
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Born on Nov. 4, 1879, Will Rogers was a beloved humorist, film star, cowboy, newspaper columnist and social commentator. HowStuffWorks gets to know him.