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What are the largest rainforests in the world?Rainforests are home to half of the world's plant and animal species. Here are the five largest rainforests in the world.
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The 21 largest recorded earthquakes in historyCountdown A handful of regions around the world regularly unleash terrifyingly large earthquakes. Here are the 21 largest earthquakes on record.
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14 of the biggest birds on EarthReference From 9-foot tall ostriches to albatrosses with gargantuan wingspans, here are some of the biggest birds in the world.
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48 best science books for kids and young adultsLooking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.
By Ben Biggs Last updated
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28 gorgeous nebula photos that capture the beauty of the universeNebulas — colorful clouds of expanding gas and dust — have long captivated stargazers with their beauty. Here are 28 of the most stunning nebulas in the universe.
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Avast, matey! 5 of the biggest pirate hauls in historyTake a look at five of the biggest treasures that pirates have ever plundered.
By Owen Jarus Published
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See the best Milky Way photos of the yearMind-boggling beauty abounds in photographs from around the globe submitted to this year's Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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35 optical illusionsArtists and scientists have been creating optical illusions for centuries. Here are 35 mind-bending examples that prove you can't always trust what your eyes are telling you.
By Patrick Pester Last updated
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7 myths about the Vikings that are (almost) totally falseAll that you've heard about the Vikings may not be true.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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