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Why Is Southern Exposure So Sought-after in the City?

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Real estate agents tend to promote and encourage homes with southern exposure to the sun's rays. Why is this so important for a home?

Can You Name All the Countries in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Even if Wacko's song of the countries is a little outdated, he might be able to pass this quiz. Do you think you have the northern knowledge to beat him?

Argentina, Christmas Traditions, and Holidays in the Southern Hemisphere

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In Argentina, Christmas comes at the height of summer. That flips many traditional winter holiday expectations on their head.

How the Ancient Land Blob Gondwana Became Today's Continents

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Gondwana was a humongous landmass that persisted for 300 million years before it began to break up, forming all the continents in the modern Southern Hemisphere.

88 Constellation Names (and 24 You Can Only See From the Northern Hemisphere)

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The night sky has been mapped and studied for thousands of years, with constellations serving as guides for navigation, storytelling and scientific observation. The International Astronomical Union officially recognizes 88 modern constellations, each occupying a specific section of the celestial sphere. Some date back to ancient Greek constellations, while other constellation names were introduced in the modern era.

What Causes Seasons? Earth's Tilt and Orbit

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What causes the seasons? Why are the seasons reversed in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? And if the Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the Sun, why don't we have two summers and two winters every year?

What's the Brightest Star in the Sky? Depends on the Season

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The night sky has fascinated humans for centuries, with people incorporating the countless twinkling stars into various navigation methods, cultural traditions, religious movements and more. Among these, a select few stand out to viewers here on Earth as being the biggest and brightest. But which is the brightest star in the sky?

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