Why is Milwaukee Called "The Cream City"?
Contrary to popular belief, Milwaukee's nickname of "the Cream City" is not related to the dairy industry for which the state of Wisconsin is known for.
January 7, 2019 11:17
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The Major Rivers Of North Africa
The Nile River is one of the most important rivers flowing in North Africa.
December 24, 2018 14:34
What Is The Difference Between Fog And Mist?
Fog and mist are closely related weather phenomena.
December 21, 2018 14:51
The Largest National Wildlife Refuge Areas In The United States
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska is the largest national wildlife refuge in the US.
December 21, 2018 13:54
How Many Hours Are in a Day on Jupiter?
There are only about 10 hours in a day on Jupiter.
December 20, 2018 12:24
What Is The Difference Between Fog And Smog?
There are several fundamental differences between fog and smog.
December 19, 2018 17:37
What Is a Pawpaw Tree?
A pawpaw tree is a relatively uncommon tree grown in the eastern USA and Canada.
December 19, 2018 17:24
What Is a Tide Pool?
Tide pools are created in rocky coastal crevices from the retreating tide.
December 19, 2018 16:58
What Is An Impact Event?
An impact event is the collision of astronomical objects.
December 19, 2018 11:14
What Are The Different Types Of Protected Areas Found In The United States?
There are both federal and state protected areas in the US.
December 18, 2018 17:14
The Worst Natural Disasters In 2018
The September 2018 earthquake is one of the worst natural disasters of 2018.
December 18, 2018 15:35
How Is Fog Formed?
Fog is an aerosol of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that appears as a cloud near ground level.
December 18, 2018 12:59
Freshwater Swamp Forests – Forest Types Around the World
Freshwater swamp forests can be found in Southeast Asia, South America, Africa and the Amazon.
December 14, 2018 12:27
Dambo – Shallow, Complex Wetlands
Dambo refers to a system of shallow and complex wetlands in eastern, southern, and central Africa.
December 14, 2018 12:24
Kelp Forests – Forest Types Around the World
Kelp forests are submerged forests or zones that have high concentrations of kelp.
December 14, 2018 12:17
Why Do the Stars Twinkle?
The twinkling of stars has always fascinated humankind.
December 13, 2018 15:16
How Much Land Is Protected In The World?
According to IUCN, 15% of the land area of the world is protected.
December 12, 2018 12:57
The Wildfires That Raged Across The World In The 2018 Wildfire Season
Wildfires raged across the world throughout the year 2018, including in Scandinavia to the north of the Arctic Circle.
December 12, 2018 12:06
The Longest Fjords In The World
Fjords are some of the most common physical features, particularly in the colder regions of the world.
December 11, 2018 17:45
The Largest Wilderness Areas In The United States
The Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness is the largest wilderness area in the US.
December 10, 2018 17:12
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