Why One Woman's Ordinary Rock Actually Turned Out To Be Worth Over A Million Dollars
Rocks come in all shapes and sizes, from boring gravel to crystalline quartz, but one woman's rock turned out to be a national treasure.
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10 Best Places To Look For Fossils In The United States
Fossil hunting is quite the fun hobby, and if you want to indulge that interest, there are some specific places that you might want to visit.
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The Dangerously Hot Feature You'd Never Expect To Be Present In Antarctica
Antarctica is a cold and unforgiving place, unsuited for all but the most prepared visitor, but it's also has a few more reasons to keep away.
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The Staggering Price Tag Of The World's Largest Gold Deposit
Gold is one of the most precious and sought after materials known to humanity, which makes the size of this discovery all the more astounding.
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Why Illinois, Indiana, And Other Midwest States Are So Flat
The Midwest has a reputation for being flat and devoid of distinguishing features, but there's a good reason why that's mostly true.
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Every Earthquake Cause Explained (Humans Are Responsible For 3 Of Them)
Earthquakes are known for being destructive forces of nature, but not all of them actually stem from purely natural causes. In some cases, humans are at fault.
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The One Area On Earth's Surface That Has The Weakest Gravitational Pull
Contrary to what you may intuit, the Earth's gravity isn't uniform, and there's one place where it's much weaker than anyone expected.
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What Life Was Like During Yellowstone's Last Major Eruption
It's common knowledge that Yellowstone Park sits on top of an ancient supervolcano, but what happened last time it erupted?
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The Beautiful Crystal Cave That's Actually A Potential Death Trap
Deep under the Chihuahuan Desert is a natural wonder, a cave filled with beautiful giant crystals, but which also happens to be a potential death trap.
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5 Biggest Precious Material Deposits Ever Found
Earth is packed full of precious materials, oftentimes concentrated into specific deposits. Here are some of the largest of those known deposits.
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The Longest Cave System In The World Is Right In Kentucky
Caves are pretty fascinating places, and larger caves might be even more interesting. In any case, this huge cave system has quite a bit going for it.
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Top 5 Most Dangerous Supervolcanoes In The World
While volcanoes can be frightening, supervolcanoes are even scarier. These five supervolcanoes are proof of that, having drastically altered Earth in the past.
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Earth Won't Have Five Oceans Forever (The Sixth Is Already Forming)
Earth's five oceans were formed by the constant movement of tectonic plates beneath us, and the same process is already forming a sixth ocean in East Africa.
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Europe's Supervolcano Is A Ticking Timebomb
Mount Vesuvius may be Europe's most famous volcano, but lurking nearby is an ancient supervolcano, a ticking timebomb that could cause massive destruction.
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11 Most Hostile Environments To Exist On Earth Today
There's something exciting about visiting dangerous places, but these especially hostile locations might be too much for even the most daring traveller.
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The Hawaiian Volcano That's Barely Stopped Erupting Since 1983
Hawaii is famous for its volcanoes, drawing visitors from all over the globe to witness their majesty, and one Hawaiian volcano has been erupting since 1983.
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California Is Home To The Hottest Place On Earth
It would take more than sunscreen to survive the hottest place on Earth, located right in California. Here’s its record-setting temperature and why it’s so hot.
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Fool's Gold In New York Actually Hid A Surprising Treasure
Fool's gold is known for being a deceptive little mineral, but that hasn't always been true. A discovery made in New York proved just how valuable it could be.
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Washington State Has The Deadliest And Most Destructive Volcanic Eruption In US History
When it comes to volcanic eruptions, most people picture smoke, ash, and lava. Not all eruptions are quite so destructive, but this was certainly was.
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What Types Of Earthquakes Cause Tsunamis?
Tsunamis are devastating natural disasters, but they're also rather rare. They require specific circumstances, but some earthquakes can provide just that.
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When Was The Last Tsunami To Hit California And Could It Happen Again?
California may be known for earthquakes, but what about another kind of natural disaster? After all, tsunamis have quite the history with the California coast.
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Wyoming Has A Terrifying Secret Below Yellowstone
Yellowstone is a beloved natural wonder, but beneath that beautiful exterior, the park houses a scary secret. In fact, it even has a surprisingly violent past.
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How To Tell The Difference Between Lab-Grown Diamonds And Natural Diamonds
Diamonds have been a highly coveted gem, and lab-grown varieties have made the stone more affordable. But can you tell when a diamond is synthetic or natural?
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The Rarest Mineral On Earth Has Only Ever Been Found In One Place
There are thousands of different minerals on Earth, but the discovery of a particular mineral is rather unique. After all, it's only ever been found once.
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What Caused The Yellowstone Biscuit Basin Explosion And Could It Happen Again?
In July 2024, a massive blast rocked the Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park. Here's what caused the geothermal explosion and if it could happen again.
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How To Find Lattice Constant
Crystals are fascinating and beautiful to many people for many reasons, but there's also quite a bit of science behind them, including the lattice constant.
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Volcanoes That Have Erupted In The Last 100 Years
Volcanoes are powerful and might even seem terrifying, though for good reason.. The destruction some of them have caused in the last century can't be ignored.
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