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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?
NASA Captures Mesmerizing Footage of Clouds Drifting Above a Distant World
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Are there clouds on Saturn's moon Titan? Learn more about the methane clouds on Titan in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What happens to whales when they die?
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Most of us associate whale death with video footage showing beached whales. Learn what causes whale death and how whale death can sustain life.
How Much of the Ocean Has Been Explored? Shockingly Little!
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You might be surprised at how little of the world's oceans scientists have investigated.
What if there were no sharks?
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We may be fascinated by sharks, but they can cause trouble for other species. Learn what Earth would be like if there were no sharks at HowStuffWorks.
Why are the waves on the U.S. West Coast larger than the waves on the East Coast?
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West coast waves in the U.S. are larger than those on the east coast. Find out why west coast waves are larger than east coast waves in this article.
How Bioluminescence Works
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Bioluminescence is an organism's ability to produce light through a chemical reaction. Learn about bioluminescence and how bioluminescent organisms produce light.
What's the difference between a penguin and a puffin?
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The difference between penguins and puffins involves habitat and means of transportation. Learn more about the difference between penguins and puffins.
Sea Urchins Are the Edible Pincushions of the Ocean
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Sea urchins look like spiny pincushions and are considered a delicacy to foodies everywhere. HowStuffWorks gets to know the sea urchin.
How does desalination work?
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Desalination is the process of removing salt from water. Learn about desalination in this article from HowStuffWorks.