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Earth's Magnetic North Pole Has Rapidly Shifted in the Past 40 Years
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?
How Totem Poles Work
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Totem poles are family histories carved from trees. Learn how totem poles tell stories and commemorate special events with common symbols.
The World's 'Poles of Inaccessibility' Are, Well, Pretty Inaccessible
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The Poles of Inaccessibility are the locations on Earth that are the farthest away from either water or land and are the most remote spots in the world.
Polaris Star: How to Spot the North Star in the Night Sky
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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).
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!
Pole Shift: Why Does the North Pole Move?
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The North Pole and why it moves are explained in this article. Learn about the North Pole.
The Coldest Place on Earth Hasn't Been Experienced by Humans
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Iceland? The North Pole? Antarctica? There are a lot of super cold places on this planet, but which one can claim bragging rights as the coldest place on Earth?
Arctic Animal Pictures
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Arctic animals have developed amazing adaptations to be able to survive in the arctic tundra. Check out these arctic animal pictures at HowStuffWorks.
The Ultimate Penguin Quiz
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Penguins are creatures you see in the zoo or in nature movies, unless you happen to have been part of an expedition to the North Pole. Take this quiz to learn a little more about these flightless birds.
7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega
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Even if you've never looked through a telescope, you've probably seen Vega, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. In fact, thousands of years ago, Vega was our North Pole star, and will be again in the future.