How Common Are Shark Attacks?
Despite often being portrayed as threatening creatures with an insatiable appetite for human flesh, shark attacks are really not as common as you may think.
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Leading Countries By Recycling Rate
Nearly half of the waste generated in South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong is recycled.
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The Most Polluted River In The World: The Citarum River
The Citarum River in Indonesia is regarded as the most polluted river in the world.
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The Differences Between an Asian Elephant and an African Elephant
Several features determine the differences between these two type of elephants, who live on different continents across the world from one another.
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Renewable Water Supplies Per Capita In The World
Canada has 7% of the world's renewable fresh water supply and 81.7 cubic meters per capita.
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US States Most Affected By Industrial Air Pollution
When it comes to the states that are the most polluted in the United States, Ohio and Kentucky come out on top of the list followed by Texas.
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List Of The Worst Winter Storms In America By Cost
Winters are often filled with wonder and snow but can often have costly effects. Find out which winters were the costliest in the United States.
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The Most Devastating Tornados By Fatalities
From Flint, Michigan to Tupelo, Mississippi, America's most devastating tornadoes have each caused the deaths of hundreds of citizens across multiple cities.
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Most Violent Volcanic Eruptions
Volcano eruptions in Guatemala alone have claimed 11,000 lives in the 20th century, but even this doesn't compare to the death toll of the century's worst eruptions.
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The Most Arable Countries Worldwide
Climate, urbanization levels, and settlement policies all factor into the percentage of arable land found in a country.
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Largest Wildfires In The World
Typically more devastating for animals and forests, some wildfires have also taken swaths of human lives. These have been the worst in terms of human casualties.
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Fossil Fuel Dependency By Country
With the impending threats of climate change, peak oil, and a global petroleum crisis on the horizon, many countries may need to rethink their energy policies.
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Solar Energy Production By State
California, Arizona, and other key states are playing a major role in the transformation of American energy towards renewable resources.
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Which Country Uses the Least Alternative Energy?
This is a list of the lowest percentages of alternative energy use by country.
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Muskrat Facts - North American Animals
Not a true rat, this water-loving rodent has healthy populations, both in its native North America and abroad.
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Black Bear Facts: Animals of North America
This bear is a relatively populous, medium-sized bear species that is native to most of North America
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Polar Bear Facts: Animals of North America
The largest carnivore on the North American continent, these bears have nonetheless become vulnerable by climate change.
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The Gray Wolf: Animals of North America
A remarkably adaptable species, the biggest threats to the gray wolf often come as a result of human activities.
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Bison Facts: Animals Of North America
Also known as the Bison, this large bovine species has many distinctive traits separating it from its Eurasian cousins.
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Cactus Bee Facts: Animals of North America
California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado are the most popular homes for this American species of bee.
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