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How Aboriginal Australians Work
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The Aboriginal people were the first people to set foot on the Australian continent around 40,000 years ago. Learn about the history of the Aboriginal people.
Bandicoots Survived Eons of Changing Climates, But This Time It's Different
New findings about ancient, extinct Australasian bandicoot and bilby species underscore how dire things are today when even survivors like these are struggling.
How is volcanic ash made?
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Volcanic ash is what's left after a volcano literally blows its top. Learn how volcanic ash can devastate everything under its gray blanket.
How Much of a Geographic Whiz Are You?
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Do you know your global places and local areas of interest? Get out your maps and wits, combine them and have fun in our Geography Whiz quiz!
What was Australia's Stolen Generation?
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The Stolen Generation is a dark chapter in Australia's history. Read about the Stolen Generation and how Aborigines were taken from their homes.
What's the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?
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Deodorant and antiperspirant are often confused, but they both fight body odor. Learn about deodorant and antiperspirant and what, exactly, each does.
20 of the Loudest Animals on Earth
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Your dog barking at the mailman? Loud. But he's got nothing on these seven. They're some of the loudest animals on the planet, and they're probably not the ones you'd expect.
Can You Identify All 40 of These Common House Plants?
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They light up our houses with color and cleanse our air, but can you do them a solid in return and tell us what their names are?
The Ultimate Horse Breed Identification Quiz
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To most people, horse breeds don't even exist. The average person would easily say, "what a lovely spotted horse" rather than "what a lovely Appaloosa." But you're not the average person. Come match these horses to their breeds in this quiz.
How PlayStation 3 Works
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The PlayStation 3 is Sony's latest entry in the video game console market. Learn what makes it different from its predecessors and the competition.