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Is the Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre a Myth?
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During World War II, 1,000 Japanese soldiers were eaten by crocodiles on Ramree Island, Burma. Or so the story goes. But what really happened?
The Falkland Islands War Quiz
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How much do you know about this brief — but especially fierce — war for control of the Falkland Islands? Test your mettle with this quiz and see if you have what it takes to defeat this quiz!
Could Giant Sea Kelp Be the Next Biofuel Source?
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Move over corn and soybeans, there's a better biofuel in town. And this one grows in abundance at the bottom of the ocean.
Chainsaw Lobster Among New Deep-sea Species Found in Java Sea
The first-ever deep-sea exploration of West Java seas netted more than 12,000 marine creatures. HowStuffWorks looks at some of the new species found.
Man-made Islands Are More Common Than You Think
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Man has been building islands all over the world for centuries using extraordinary feats of engineering. But at what cost to the environment?
What's the difference between a seal and a sea lion?
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The difference between seals and sea lions is easy to spot once you know what to look for. Learn about the difference between seals and sea lions.
9 Largest Islands in the World
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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.
Meet the World's Longest Sea-Crossing Bridge
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The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is 34 miles (55 kilometers) long and connects the territories of Hong Kong and Macao to mainland China for the first time.
10 Treasures We'll Lose as Sea Levels Rise
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HowStuffWorks looks at 10 of the most notable spots in danger of rising sea levels due to climate change.
What if sea levels rose 12 inches?
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Figuring out how to deal with rising sea levels isn't some kind of purely academic exercise. It's happening. So how do we deal with it, especially if the sea rises a foot in our lifetime?