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Earth from space. Full-hemisphere views of the Earth showing Hurricane Linda at its peak approaching Baja California on 1997 September 11.

What Is Earth’s Velocity?

Solar system illustration. (planets; sun)

Why Are Planets Round?

World map. Continents. Oceans. Mendel thumb ok

Just How Many Oceans Are There?

ripped torn flag, pirate, skull

Are There Laws on the High Seas?

A big, powerful wave breaking near the shore.

What Makes a Wave Go Rogue?

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King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)

9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes

Globe South America, map

What’s the Difference Between Hispanic and Latino?

NBA Lakers Celtics Finals Kevin Garnett shooting.

10 Great Sports Rivalries

Nativity Scene, Adoration of the Magi, Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Montenegro

Why Is Christmas in December?

American bison (Bison bison) also known as buffalo or plains buffalo on the prairie, western U.S.

What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?

Ahura Mazda - relief of the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda at the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Iran. Also known as Ormazd Zoroastrianism,

Which Religion Is the Oldest?

Happy, smiling, flying pig

7 Everyday English Idioms and Where They Come From

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