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How Do We Find Things in the Blackness of Space?
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How are the exact positions of objects in space tracked? HowStuffWorks checks out the science of mapping in space.
How Many Dimensions Are There?
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A dimension is how we explain the ability to move through space. Are there more to dimensions than just spatial movement? Learn about dimensions.
How much do you know about the basics of map reading?
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No, asking Google for directions to the post office doesn't count as map reading. Map reading is a fundamental human skill, one that some people never seem to master. How much do you know about basic map reading?
What's the Difference Between a Nautical Mile and a Mile?
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What is a nautical mile, and how does it differ from a normal mile and a kilometer?
Zulu Time Conversion: Defining Zulu Time and GMT's Value
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Zulu Time is a shorthand for describing a time that is the same no matter where you are in the world. So, how does that work?
Chronometer
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A chronometer is a timepiece that is exceptionally accurate. Traditionally, the term refers to the marine chronometer. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
¿Puedes identificar estas especies de peces de agua dulce viendo una imagen?
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Un poco menos de la mitad de las 32.000 especies de peces del planeta viven en lagos, ríos y otras fuentes de agua dulce. ¿Cuántas especies puedes identificar?
How Maps Work
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A map is a type of language, a graphic way of representing information, whether it's to show population density or tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Here's how they're made.
How GPS Photo Taggers Work
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GPS photo taggers are useful travel gadgets. Learn more about GPS photo taggers at HowStuffWorks.
How Much Do You Know About Geography of the Western Hemisphere?
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The Western Hemisphere is full of staggering highs and lows, with some of the highest mountains and largest rivers. See if you can tell the New World from the Old World with this HowStuffWorks quiz!