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  1. 3 hours ago

    Speaking of which:

    With the naming of Subtropical Storm , we've officially entered the Greek Alphabet for named Atlantic storms this year. We've made it as far as Zeta one time on record, in 2005. Visit for the latest.
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  2. 4 hours ago

    How do hurricanes and typhoons get their names?

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  3. 4 hours ago

    Why is it so tough to track a ? Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full interview.

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  4. 19 hours ago

    How did the Iron Mountain Mine reach such a low pH (-3.6)?

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    Get to know both sides of the debate by visiting our newest site, .

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  8. 21 hours ago

    Is Cancel Culture (or “Callout Culture”) good for society?

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  9. Sep 17

    Who is your favorite musician of all time?

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  10. Sep 17

    Following long and often rancorous debates, the U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787.

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  11. Sep 17

    Britannica would like your help! What fun and interesting ‘why?’ questions do your children ask? If you have a child between 3 and 9 years old, we’d love to hear their questions about the world – and we might include your child's question in an upcoming book!

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  12. Sep 16

    What was the secret behind Houdini's tricks?

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  13. Sep 16

    On September 16, 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England, with 102 settlers bound for North America.

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  14. Sep 15

    Today begins National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15), in which the people of the United States honor the achievements of Hispanics.

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  15. Sep 15

    What happened this week in history? Find out!

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  16. Sep 14

    You asked: "How does the U.S. government define the difference between a protest vs riot?" We answered:

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    As we gear up for , quiz yourself on the knowledge of government structures. How much do you know?

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  18. Sep 13

    Do you favor one of your grandparents? Genetics is to blame. is a great time to learn more about this area of science!

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  19. Sep 12

    From pseudonyms to Finstas, fake names are more common than you think. Here are a few historical figures who also had fake names.

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  20. Sep 11

    What has been the most historically significant event of your lifetime?

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