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The Black Death was one of history’s deadliest plagues. Here’s why.

Science

The Black Death was one of history’s deadliest plagues. Here’s why.

Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it

Environment

Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it

How overfishing threatens the world’s oceans

Environment

How overfishing threatens the world’s oceans

The environmental impacts of cars, explained

Environment

The environmental impacts of cars, explained

Grasslands, explained

Environment

Grasslands, explained

Why Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst storms in U.S. history

Environment

Why Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst storms in U.S. history

What is the Jurassic period and why did it end?

Science

What is the Jurassic period and why did it end?

What is acid rain?

Environment

What is acid rain?

Who were the Mongols?

History & Culture

Who were the Mongols?

What is a tsunami? Here’s what causes the deadly ocean waves

Environment

What is a tsunami? Here’s what causes the deadly ocean waves

What is lightning?

Science

What is lightning?

Tornadoes, explained

Environment

Tornadoes, explained

Volcanoes, explained

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