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PaleontologyGlobal
Earth's 23-Million-Year Reef BlackoutA 23-million-year period after the 'Great Dying' when Earth had no coral reefs. The longest reef blackout in history. It shows how completely the Permian extinction devastated marine life.
Perceptual GeographyGlobal
Over 100 Hills That Defy GravityOver 100 locations worldwide where cars appear to roll uphill. All optical illusions created by surrounding terrain hiding the true horizon.
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Water from Dry Desert AirWater condenses in pores just nanometers wide even in dry air. This phenomenon explains how desert beetles, cacti, and ancient water collectors harvest moisture.
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