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Humans has sent thousands of satellites to space, however close to three-quarters of them have ceased being functional.

How Many Satellites are There in Space?

There are thousands of man-made satellites in space.

October 26, 2017 12:15

Florida's warm climate means the state receives little or no snow.

Has It Ever Snowed in Florida?

Florida has 16 recorded snowfalls in the 21st century.

October 25, 2017 13:52

An example of Mediterranean shrubland in the Guaddarama Mountains near Madrid, Spain.

What Is a Shrubland?

A shrubland is a plant community in which shrubs are the dominant vegetation.

October 25, 2017 13:15

The nutria rat's major distinguishing trait is its orange front teeth.

Nutria Rats - Animals of the World

Nutria rats, native to South America, can be found in the wetlands of the southern US.

October 24, 2017 17:08

Bigfoot, also known as the Sasquatch, is a large ape-like creature said to live in American forests, especially in the Pacific Northwest.

Bigfoot and Other Tales of Forest Folklore

Turns out, many countries have their own version of Bigfoot.

October 24, 2017 14:40

Halophytes are common among ocean shorelines.

What Is a Halophyte?

Plants growing in high salinity areas are called halophytes.

October 24, 2017 13:28

Crater Lake, in Oregon, US, was created by a volcanic caldera approximately 7,700 years ago.

What Are The Differences Between A Volcanic Caldera And A Volcanic Crater?

Both a caldera and a crater are volcanic features with certain differences.

October 24, 2017 12:25

The Black Sea is thought to have originated from what was the Paleo-Tethys Ocean.

Where Was The Tethys Ocean Located?

The Tethys Ocean was located between the ancient continents of Gondwana and Laurasia between 250 and 65 million years ago.

October 24, 2017 11:13

Climatology seeks to establish why climate varies from place to another.

What is Climatology?

Climatology is the scientific study of climate, defined as weather patterns that have been averaged over a given period of time to obtain a consistent pattern of the expected atmospheric conditions.

October 23, 2017 16:03

A forest in Thailand. Asia is the world's fourth most forested continent.

Continents Of The World By Forest Cover

Europe has the highest forest cover among the continents of the world.

October 23, 2017 12:46

The Chaparral is a large ecoregion which covers the west coast of North America.

The Different Types Of Shrubland Biomes Across The World

Shrubland biomes are distributed across the world like the Chaparral in California and the Fynbos in South Africa.

October 23, 2017 12:23

Did You Know That Some Primates Build Nests?

Several species of primates are known to build nests for shelter.

October 23, 2017 11:45

Grand Mesa in Colorado, USA, is the largest mesa in the world.

What Is a Mesa?

A mesa is an elevated section of land with flat top and can be found in various countries around the world.

October 21, 2017 18:03

More than 1,000 species of earwigs have been identified.

What Factors Triggered the Extinction of the World's Largest Earwig?

Habitat loss and predation by invasive species are considered the primary causes of the extinction of the Saint Helena earwig.

October 20, 2017 23:49

Norway is the best places to watch the midnight sun phenomenon.

What Is The Midnight Sun Phenomena?

The midnight sun is a natural phenomena where the sun remains visible at local midnight.

October 20, 2017 16:27

While a creek and a river are both water bodies and are nearly identical, there are some differences between the two.

What Are The Differences Between A River And A Creek?

Creeks usually are water bodies with narrower channels than rivers.

October 20, 2017 15:54

Cultured meat is produced through tissue engineering and cellular agriculture.

What is In Vitro Meat?

In vitro meat is also sometimes called cultured meat.

October 20, 2017 15:31

In theory, rainbows appear as full-circles but are usually seen as an arc.

What Are The Different Types Of Rainbows?

Depending on the method of formation and physical properties, there are several types of rainbows.

October 19, 2017 14:26

Being omnivorous creatures, skunks are not selective feeders, and thus feed on what is available.

What Do Skunks Eat?

Skunks are omnivorous animals that prey on small creatures and feed on plant matter depending on the season and availability.

October 19, 2017 12:33

Geographic coordinates are used to express absolute location.

What Is an Absolute Location?

A place's absolute location is its exact place on Earth.

October 18, 2017 22:03