What Is the 'Original' Banana?
Today's banana is significantly different than bananas grown one thousand years ago.
September 26, 2017 17:03
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Where Does Chocolate Come From?
Chocolate originates from the cacao tree, which originated in Central and South America.
September 25, 2017 17:28
Types of Lizards
Although there are over 6,000 lizard species, they are categorized into five groups.
September 25, 2017 16:30
Where is the Mississippi Embayment?
The Mississippi embayment was formed by the breaking of a continuous mountain range.
September 25, 2017 16:03
The World's Largest Producers of Niobium
Brazil is the world's top producer of niobium by a large margin.
September 25, 2017 15:44
What is a Tropical Climate?
A tropical climate is a climate characteristic of the tropics.
September 22, 2017 16:15
What is a Humid Continental Climate?
A humid continental climate experiences a large disparity between temperatures.
September 22, 2017 16:08
10 of the World's Smartest Animals
Some of the animals on this list may surprise you.
September 22, 2017 12:47
What is a Mediterranean Climate?
A Mediterranean climate has mild, wet winters and warm to hot, dry summers.
September 22, 2017 11:59
Where is the Missouri Bootheel?
Missouri Bootheel is located in the southeastern area of Missouri.
September 21, 2017 14:25
What is Thermokarst?
Thermokarsts generally form in the Arctic regions and are a result of the melting of permafrost ground.
September 21, 2017 13:59
The World's Top Producers of Mushroom and Truffle
China, Italy, the US, and the Netherlands are the top producers of mushroom and truffle.
September 21, 2017 13:46
The World's Top Citrus Producing Countries
Brazil, China, the United States, and Mexico are among the world's top citrus producing countries.
September 21, 2017 11:52
Why Was The Panama Canal Built?
The Panama Canal links the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.
September 20, 2017 15:27
10 Of the World's Most Amazing Lizard Species
Lizards are a type of reptile that can be found all around the world.
September 20, 2017 15:14
What Is Geomorphology?
Geomorphology is the study of changes that take place on the earth's surface, both on the surface and below the surface.
September 20, 2017 12:25
What Was the Dust Bowl?
The Dust Bowl featured severe dust storms that wreaked havoc on agriculture in the prairies of Canada and the US.
September 20, 2017 11:19
What is a Raised Beach?
A raised beach refers to a landform that was once a beach, but now lies considerably above sea level.
September 19, 2017 13:38
Countries With the Most Arable Land
Bangladesh, Denmark, and Ukraine are among the top three countries with the most arable land.
September 18, 2017 16:52
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