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What Causes Tides? High and Low Tides Explained
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The oceans' levels change daily across the globe. We know them as tidal changes. But what causes this constant shift in sea level and why is it more dramatic is some places than others?
Is Quicksand Real? Learn How Quicksand Works
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Countless movies and television shows depict quicksand as some kind of living creature that sucks its victims down into a bottomless pit, never to be heard from again. Well, you can't believe everything Hollywood tells you.
Can You Ace This Geography Quiz with All "G" Answers?
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Well, golly gee, you would not believe how many places in the world begin with the letter G. Do you have the great gumption to take a gander at this quiz? Gosh darn it, let's get goin'!
What are tide tables?
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Whether you sail, surf, fish or collect shells, having one of these could help you out before you hit the water.
Are sand dunes really alive?
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Sand dunes alive? It's hard to imagine a pile of sand could seem lifelike. But they can behave like creatures. Learn why sand dunes seem alive.
How to Protect Your Property from a Storm Surge
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The deadliest aspect of a hurricane is the storm surge. So is there any way to protect your property from this powerful force?
Goodbye, Melomys: Climate Change Claims Its First Mammal Species
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The Bramble Cay melomys is the first mammal extinct due to climate change. Learn more about the Australian melomys in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Meet Archaeopteryx, a Feathered Dino With Wings and Teeth
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Archaepteryx was a very unique dinosaur in that it resembled a bird. Learn more about the Archaepteryx, Late Jurassic dinosaurs, and dinosaurs of all eras.
What Is A Rip Current?
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Rip currents are narrow, powerful currents of water that run from the beach out into the ocean. Learn how rip currents form and how to escape rip currents.
How many sharks are killed recreationally each year -- and why?
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Shark fishing is endangering these saltwater fish that have been around longer than the dinosaurs. Learn why shark fishing has become such a threat.