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Do moose really walk the streets of Alaskan cities?

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Moose in Alaska are so prevalent that residents get used to seeing them along the road. Learn why moose in Alaska cause harm to others and themselves.

How Far Is Russia From Alaska?

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Sarah Palin never really said she could see Russia from her house. But how far is Russia from Alaska anyway? And can you see one country from the other?

How do reindeer find enough food in the tundra?

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Reindeer find food in the form of mosses, shrubs, and lichens -- a cross between algae and fungus. Learn how reindeer find food in the frozen tundra.

Does Paying People to Relocate to a State Work?

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HowStuffWorks looks at whether student loan forgiveness and other incentives encourage people to move or remain in a state.

5 Things Not to Bring to a Tailgate Party

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There are definitely some things not to bring to a tailgate party. Check out this article and learn 5 things not to bring to a tailgate party.

The Coldest Place on Earth Hasn't Been Experienced by Humans

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Iceland? The North Pole? Antarctica? There are a lot of super cold places on this planet, but which one can claim bragging rights as the coldest place on Earth?

What Does the Term 'Six Degrees of Separation' Mean?

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It's seeped into movies and popular culture, but what does "six degrees of separation" really mean? Are we really that connected to each other?

What's Going on With Detroit's Mysterious Zug Island?

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A disturbing noise, somewhere between a window-rattling bass and a brain-numbing deep thrum has bugged the heck out of residents in the city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada for years, and it's called the Windsor Hum.

How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?

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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?

Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?

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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?

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