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How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill
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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.
5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces
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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.
How Steam Shovels Work
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Antique steam shovels can still be found rusting away at old mining sites or painstakingly restored and on display in museums the world over. How much do you know about these mammoth-sized digging tools?
Four Years After Hurricane Michael: Revisiting the Devastation of Category 5 Storm
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Explore the impact of Hurricane Michael. Understand its devastation and aftermath. Learn about the history of Hurricane Michael today.
5 Vanishing Frogs
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The Lehmann's poison frog is also one of the most endangered frogs in the world. Learn about the Lehmann's poison frog at HowStuffWorks.
6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today
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Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.
Can You Accurately Guess These Country Abbreviations!
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Country codes are unique and EZ ways to identify the nations of the world. Some, however, are more difficult to decipher than others. If you have a knack for abbreviations and you love learning fun bits of information, then this country abbreviations quiz is right up your alley. Get started A.S.A.P.!
Blue Java: The Banana That Tastes Like Ice Cream
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Blue java bananas are remarkable in that they taste like ice cream. HowStuffWorks peels into these bananas.
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!
Can You Actually Match These North and South American Countries to Their Capitals?
Everyone knows Washington D.C. and Buenos Aires, but how about Tegucigalpa and Basseterre? It's time to put your geography skills to the test and see just how well you know the capitals of these North and South American countries!