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What Causes Seasons? Earth's Tilt and Orbit
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What causes the seasons? Why are the seasons reversed in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? And if the Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the Sun, why don't we have two summers and two winters every year?
17 Roman Gods and Goddesses Everyone Should Know
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Roman gods and goddesses reflected the diverse Roman people who worshipped them. Since Roman civilization was built on top of the ruins of Greek influence in Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East, Greek mythology became the foundation of ancient Roman religion.
Which Scandinavian Country Is Meant for You?
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Head to Northern Europe and you'll find the lands of Scandinavia, where everyone seems happy and friendly. But how do you choose the right country? You let us do it! Grab your fermented fish and get Scandinavian with us!
25 Animals That Start With 'N'
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With over 1.5 million different species living on our planet, there is no shortage of interesting ways to categorize them into groups. Most of the unique creatures on the following list are not closely related, except for the fact they are all animals that start with "n."
Does Your Soul Belong More in the North or South?
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Does your soul have a polite southern draw or a fast-paced northern accent? This quiz will tell where your psyche really belongs! Make sure you know where you're supposed to be before you go out and rent a moving truck.
Is It Time to Redefine the Four Seasons of the Year?
The four seasons experienced by Earth's midlatitude regions are being gradually altered by global warming — but a climate expert says they won't completely go away.
What's the Difference Between England, the U.K. and Great Britain?
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There's a whale of a difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain. But whatever you do, don't call someone from Scotland "English."
How Well Do You Know Irish History?
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The history of the Irish involves myth, legend and centuries of persistent fighting for ethnic and religious freedom. How much do you know about the people and events that defined Ireland? Test your luck (and your knowledge) with this quiz!
Surprise! The Big Dipper Is an Asterism, Not a Constellation
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The Big Dipper is one of those star groupings everyone seems familiar with, but how much do you really know about it?
5 Things You Didn't Know About the Winter Solstice
For centuries, ancient cultures celebrated the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, as the "day the sun came back." Here are five enlightening facts about the winter solstice.