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Panoramic view of moai, Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile

8 of the World’s Most-Remote Islands

World map. Continents. Oceans. Mendel thumb ok

Just How Many Oceans Are There?

Small canyon underwater carved by the swell into the fore reef with sunlight through water surface, Huahine island, Pacific ocean, French Polynesia.

A Tale of Two Submerged Continents

Sailboat against a beautiful landscape

Which Waters Do You Pass Through When You “Sail the Seven Seas”?

World Data Locator Map: Australia

Is Australia an Island?

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Figure 13: A Maxim machine gun, belt-fed and water-cooled, operated by German infantrymen, World War I.

7 Deadliest Weapons in History

Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration

Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69

Statue of Nostradamus

Nostradamus and His Prophecies

Illustration for Demystified "How Dangerous is Quicksand"

How Deadly Is Quicksand?

Mona Lisa, oil on wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1503-06; in the Louvre, Paris, France. 77 x 53 cm.

Why Is the Mona Lisa So Famous?

Ahura Mazda - relief of the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda at the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Iran. Also known as Ormazd Zoroastrianism,

Which Religion Is the Oldest?

Flags of the countries of the world (flagpoles).

How Many Countries Are There in the World?

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Pierre Poilievre draws thousands to rally north of Nanaimo • Apr. 27, 2025, 1:43 AM ET (CBC)

Victoria among the NDP strongholds on Vancouver Island that are now battleground ridings • Apr. 25, 2025, 6:35 AM ET (CBC)

Juan de Fuca trail closed for summer, but park available for day trips • Apr. 19, 2025, 2:03 AM ET (CBC)

Why Vancouver Island is shaping up to be a hot spot for strategic voting • Apr. 14, 2025, 3:49 AM ET (CBC)

Vancouver Island community looks to ban sale of some sunscreens • Apr. 6, 2025, 12:41 AM ET (CBC)

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