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What If Earth's Core Cooled Down?

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The core of our planet is about as hot as the sun. Could it ever cool down? That's one thing you don't want to happen.

Lava Tubes on Earth Could Prepare Us for Life on the Moon and Mars

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By studying these geological formations here on Earth, we may be able to learn how to live on other planets.

The Geology Behind 5 American Landmarks

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The U.S. is full of exceptional geological formations. HowStuffWorks looks at at five that set the bar high as far as landmarks go.

How Tankless Toilets Work

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Tankless toilets, which conserve water and take up less space than standard models, are common in public restrooms and some urban homes. Are the benefits worth having one in your home?

Earth's Magnetic North Pole Has Rapidly Shifted in the Past 40 Years

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Prior to the mid-1990s, the magnetic north pole traveled at speeds of around 9 miles per year. Now, it's 34 miles annually. What accounts for the acceleration?

Planet Mercury: Fast, Pockmarked and Shrinking

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Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, and it's the smallest in the solar system. So why does it have longer days than we have on Earth?

How did dinosaurs leave tracks in solid stone?

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How did dinosaurs leave tracks in solid stone? They walked in soil that became sedimentary rock. Learn how did dinosaurs leave tracks in solid stone?

What Would Happen if the Earth Stopped Rotating?

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You can say goodbye to the seven continents and hello to days that seem infernally long. What else awaits you on a spin-free Earth?

Chicxulub Crater: Where the End of the Dinosaurs Began

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The Chicxulub meteor impact may have killed off the dinosaurs. Would they have lived if the meteor missed? Learn more about the Chicxulub meteor.

The Largest Continent Is Also the Most Populated

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If you are looking at a traditional world map, you won't get an accurate idea of the size of the seven continents; depicting a sphere onto a flat surface means that something will end up distorted. For that reason, you may not truly understand something like the size of the largest continent.

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