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How Rogue Waves Work
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Rogue waves are colossal waves that seem to appear out of nowhere. Learn about rogue waves and find out what can cause rogue waves to appear.
What If the Oceans Disappeared?
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People would look underground for water and maybe just stay there to escape the fiery hell on Earth's surface. But could humanity really last without the seas?
What Is a Nor'easter?
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"Nor'easter" is one of those words that makes you think of an old mariner scanning the horizon for a pending storm. What does it really mean — and why don't we say "northeaster"?
Can You Guess Which of the Five Nordic Countries These Places Belong To?
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Nordic history is beautiful and vast, and when you visit one of the five recognized Nordic countries of the world, you're sure to have an unforgettable adventure. Test your knowledge of Nordic geography with this country and places quiz.
The Car Quiz
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Like any great story, the history of the automobile is full of heroes, villains, daring feats and crushing defeats. What do you REALLY know about your trusted automotive companion?
Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'
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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.
Can You Guess Which Artist Painted These Historic Paintings?
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The following are 50 of the world's most well-known paintings by the best artists in history. Are you able to name the artist from just an image of the famous painting? Take this quiz and find out!
10 Worst Nor’easters of All Time
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What makes a nor'easter different from your run-of-the-mill winter storm? And which ones have done the most damage?
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 Landform From a Definition?
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From mountains to battures, hoodoos to plains, our planet is covered in landforms of all types. How well do you know them? Start taking this quiz to find out!