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Top 10 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy
Some countries have a higher life expectancy because of economic and social reasons. Read our list of the countries with the highest life expectancy.
Can You Identify These Mountain Animals?
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Mountains cover around 20% of the Earth's surface, and there's a whole lot more life way up there than a few dozen humans seeking climbing glory. Take our quiz to see how many of these mountain-dwelling critters you can name!
5 of Earth's Highest Deserts
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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.
The Ultimate Climbing Mt. Everest Quiz
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Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain, rising 29,035 feet (8,850 meters) above sea level. The Nepalese call it Sagarmatha, "goddess of the sky," and the Tibetans living north of the mountain called it Chomolungma, or "mother goddess of the world." Take this quiz to learn more about climbing Mount Everest.
How a Concours d'Elegance Works
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A Concours d'Elegance is a unique auto show that emphasizes the highest levels of auto restoration. Read more about the Concours d'Elegance.
10 Countries With Perfect Climates
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A perfect climate means different things to different people. These 10 countries span the globe and offer a wide range of climates to satisfy any taste -- hot, cold or in-between.
Can You Identify All of These Wonders of the Natural World?
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We could “sea” you in just about any of these breathtaking locales, but should you add them to your bucket list? You’’ll be operating at “peak” performance if you can identify these far-flung natural wonders. Give it your best shot!
Can You Name More Than 10 National Parks?
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Before Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue or the Pilgrims met the Indians, Mother Nature was carving, shredding, eroding and dumping some of the planet's most unique land formations onto what was to become the United States. Those lands are now home to many of our national parks. Can you name more than 10 of them?
Can You Pass This U.S. Immigration Test?
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Just how much do you know about the land of the free and the home of the brave? Whether you are interested in becoming a citizen, or just want to test your knowledge on all things American, this US immigration practice test is for you.
The North American Geography Knowledge Quiz
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From just north of the Equator to just south of the North Pole, this quiz covers North America's highs, lows and everything in between. See if you can scale this mountain of a geography quiz and reach the peak!