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New Coconut-eating, Tree-dwelling Giant Rat Species Discovered
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What is the new mammal Uromys vika? Learn more about the newly discovered tree rat in this HowStuffWorks article.
9 Deep-diving Facts About the Lands of Oceania
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Fourteen countries and 39 million square miles make up Oceania in the South Pacific. And bungee jumping was invented there, too.
On the Money: Test Your Knowledge on the World's Craziest Currencies
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Humans have assigned value to all kinds of things through the ages, from stones to spices. There’s even money made for potential encounters with alien life. How much is the intergalactic value of a Space Quid? The answer may surprise you!
World War II Relics Still Haunt Pacific Waters
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Decades after the massive conflict, reminders of battles linger in pristine Pacific waters.
Can You Name All These Herbivores From an Image?
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You may know their diet, but do you know the names of all 40 of these plant eaters? Challenge yourself with this quiz to find out which ones you recognize and which ones you might've never herbivore!
Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943
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This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.
Foo Fighters
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Foo fighters have been reported by fighter pilots since World War II. Were they with the Axis or Allies, or maybe from another planet? Read more about reports of foo fighters and censorship of foo fighter sightings.
Can You Identify These Countries of Oceania From Just a Map Outline?
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They're beautiful, remote and often not as famous as they deserve! How well would you recognize these gorgeous island nations just based on their silhouettes? It's the ultimate Oceania challenge!
What would a moneyless world look like?
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A moneyless world is theoretically possible. What would it take to make a moneyless world feasible? Learn about a moneyless world.
The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan
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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.