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The annual 3-to 4-millimeter rise in sea levels is expected to impact many coastal communities in the coming decades. However, few are as vulnerable as the Republic of the Maldi...About 5 years agoswirlycool added a news bookmark.
Researchers worldwide are celebrating the discovery of the fossil of an adult oviraptorosaur brooding over a nest of eggs containing unhatched babies. The unprecedented discove...About 5 years agoswirlycool added a news bookmark.
The quarter dollar is both the most commonly-used coin in the American currency and the most unique. Since 1999, the coin's reverse, or "tails," side has showcased all 50 US sta...About 5 years agoswirlycool added a news bookmark.
Simone Biles, the world's most decorated gymnast, is well-known for performing moves so tricky and unique that many have been named after her. On May 22, 2021, the 24-year-old...About 5 years agoswirlycool added a news bookmark.
While scientists have managed to recover and examine thousands of meteorites, finding their origin or even whether they are from icy comets or rocky asteroids has proved elusive...About 5 years agoswirlycool added a news bookmark.
Antarctica is surrounded by icebergs. However, the finger-shaped chunk of ice that recently broke loose from the western side of the Ronne Ice Shelf — one of the world's most ex...About 5 years agoswirlycool added a news bookmark.
Given that white was one of the first colors used in art in the 15th century, one would think that there is little room left to improve its "whiteness." It turns out that is far...About 5 years agoswirlycool added a news bookmark.
Donut lovers, rejoice! Friday, June 4, 2021, is National Donut Day. That means it is your civic duty to consume at least one — or even a dozen — of the delicious confections. T...About 5 years agoswirlycool added a news bookmark.
Trash Panda, the Fulton County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency's (ESDA) feline mascot, often featured in the organization's memes to spread safety information, has openly...Over 5 years agoswirlycool replied to a comment in
No, I only did it for one year when I was in fourth grade because I switched schools the year after and they didn't have Battle of the Books :(. But it was really fun the one year I got to participate in it!Over 5 years ago
