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How Tsunamis Work
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Tsunamis are water walls that travel faster than jets. See pictures, footage and diagrams of tsunamis, look at famous tsunamis and learn how tsunamis are born.
Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed
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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.
The Ultimate Lake Trout Fishing Quiz
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A great way to relax after a stressful work schedule is to hit your favorite lake for a day of lake trout fishing. Many people think of trout as a small-sized game fish, but lake trout can weigh in at over 90 pounds each. Lake trout have been known to live for well over 20 years, so the big ones can make a worthy opponent. Learn more about lake trout fishing by taking our quiz.
Do You Know Where These 40 Obscure Countries Are?
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If you are a geography whiz, then you should have no problem telling us where these obscure countries are located. Let's put your knowledge of the globe to the ultimate test!
Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa's Mythical River Monster
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Mokele-Mbembe is a legendary creature of African folklore that is rumored to inhabit Congo's remote swamps. Here's the story of this dinosaur-like cryptid.
Can You Get 100% on This Biblical Geography Quiz?
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The Bible is full of great kings, evil villains, epic battles, and faraway places. See how well you know the places of the Bible with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
Uncovering Champy, a Beloved Lake Monster
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Champy, the legendary creature said to reside in Lake Champlain, has spurred over 300 alleged sightings since the 1600s. Explore the famous cryptid's origins.
How the Vikings Worked
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The Vikings, we may think, were bloodthirsty pillagers in horned helmets. While Vikings did plunder, they also did great things -- and in different headgear.
What Was the Largest Wave Ever Recorded?
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Scientists have long been fascinated by the ocean's dynamic nature, where the force of the water collides with atmospheric phenomena to create waves of monumental size.
Create an ’80s Playlist and We'll Guess Which State You Live In
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Are your music tastes totally radical? Think you may or may not fit the mold of an '80s music lover? Let us guess if we can figure out where you're from based entirely on your favorite tracks from this decade!