The PBS show Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? was inspired by a study showing that one in four Americans couldn’t locate the Pacific Ocean.
Freezer Malfunction Melts Precious Arctic Ice Samples
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This Tiny West Virginia Town Is Bordered by Two States
This Tiny West Virginia Town Is Bordered by Two States
Color Your Way Through Air Pollution With a Climate Change Coloring Book
Color Your Way Through Air Pollution With a Climate Change Coloring Book
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A Delicious Asset: Inside Italy’s Cheese Bank
A Delicious Asset: Inside Italy’s Cheese Bank
Newsletter Item for (64887): Why Does the Queen Have Two Birthdays?
Why Does the Queen Have Two Birthdays?
Today’s Big Question: Why does the Queen of England have two birthdays?
Newsletter Item for (94577): 12 Off-the-Wall Job Interview Questions and What They Mean
12 Off-the-Wall Job Interview Questions and What They Mean
After asking about your strengths and weaknesses, your job interviewer asks whether you’d rather fight one horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses. Come again? Here’s what to make of 12 off-the-wall interview questions asked by real companies, from Whole Foods to Urban Outfitters.
Newsletter Item for (94568): How the Wild Cat Became a Beloved Family Pet
Cats and humans have a long history together. But how, exactly, did the wild cat become such a beloved family pet?
Newsletter Item for (94617): Study Sheds Light on Why Salty Snacks Are So Addictive
Study Sheds Light on Why Salty Snacks Are So Addictive
A new study explains the real reason salty foods are so addicting—and reveals whether eating them really does make you thirsty.
Newsletter Item for (94524): How Often You Should Do 12 Household Chores
How Often You Should Do 12 Household Chores
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to feel so daunting: Staying on top of your housekeeping can ensure a much more manageable seasonal sweep. Here’s how often you should be doing 12 household chores.