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How is volcanic ash made?

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Volcanic ash is what's left after a volcano literally blows its top. Learn how volcanic ash can devastate everything under its gray blanket.

How the Galapagos Islands Work

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The Galapagos Islands are famous for giving Charles Darwin the inspiration for his theory of evolution. Learn about the Galapagos Islands.

Climate Change Threatens the Moai of Easter Island

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The statues of Easter Island have stood for over 800 years. See how climate change and rising seas are affecting them with HowStuffWorks.

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!

The Blue-footed Booby Dance Gets the Girl Every Time

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The blue-footed booby is known as much for its comical mating dance as for its intensely colored blue feet.

The Least Populated Country (and 7 Tiny Runners-up)

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Not every country is bursting at the seams. While the world’s population continues to climb, some nations remain remarkably small in terms of people.

10 Least Known Countries: Nauru, Tuvalu, Comoros, and More

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Most people can rattle off the names of big tourist hotspots. But ask them about the least known countries, and you’ll probably get a blank stare. (And rightfully so: That's a pretty weird question to ask.)

The Marine Iguana Is The World's Only Seafaring Lizard

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The marine iguana is found only in the Galápagos Islands. From their sleek swimming skills underwater to their clumsy movements on land, they're perfectly adapted to their marine environment.

Stromboli vs. Calzone: Different Branches of Pizza Lineage

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Ordering a stromboli vs. calzone is a matter of personal preference, but the difference between them is clear. One is folded in half like an apple turnover, and the other is rolled up like a jelly roll cake.

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