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Kowloon Walled City Once Was the Most Densely Packed Place on Earth
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Some 50,000 people jammed in an area one-hundredth of a square mile. An urban planning nightmare, it was home to gangs, factories and vibrant nightlife. How did it start, and what caused it to end?
10 Amazing Green Cities
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Sure, the Emerald City looked green, but you won't need green-tinted glasses to see how environmentally friendly the cities on this list are. What makes a city amazingly green?
How to Volunteer at the African Scientific Research Institute
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The African Scientific Research Institute excavates and recreates the histories of communities founded by former slaves. Read about the work of the ASRI.
5 Times Americans Have Become Royalty
Americans don’t have a royal family, but are fascinated by royalty. HowStuffWorks looks at five Americans who married into royalty.
Meet The Line Saudi Arabia, a 106-mile, One-Building City
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Saudi Arabia's proposal to build a 106-mile-long, self-sufficient, road- and car-free, one-building city would make it the first of its kind in the world.
The Ultimate Reading a Topographic Map Quiz
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Topographic maps show the landscape in detail. They show the land's contours, elevations, mountains, valleys, bodies of water, vegetation and more. Knowing how to use a topographic map can make cross-country hiking navigation a cinch. Take this quiz to learn more about topographic maps.
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's a walk score?
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A walk score is a measure of your neighborhood's walkability. Learn about what a walk score is and find out how the Web site Walk Score rates your walkshed.
What's a brownfield?
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A brownfield are abandoned pieces of land that may be contaminated. Find out more about what a brownfield can do to a community.
Can You Match the European Capital to Its Country?
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From Spain to Russia, to Denmark and Italy, each European country has a distinct capital city which brings excitement and culture to those who visit. Can you match them all?