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Learn through an animation about the formation of the volcanic island chains like Hawaii and Samoa

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

8 of the World’s Most-Remote Islands

World Data Locator Map: Australia

Is Australia an Island?

Bear Hat Mountain above Hidden Lake on a crest of the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park, Montana

Exploring 7 of Earth’s Great Mountain Ranges

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NBA Lakers Celtics Finals Kevin Garnett shooting.

10 Great Sports Rivalries

All Saints Day. All Souls Day. Candles in cemetery in Poland on All Saints Day, November 1. All Souls Day, November 2. Christian church, All Hallows, Solemnity of All Saints, Feast of All Saints, purgatory, Roman Catholic church

7 Unique Burial Rituals Across the World

Submerged sperm whale off east Sri Lanka coast, mammal

How Did the Sperm Whale Get Its Name?

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?

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

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?

Chinese pictograph, calligraphy tablet of Huang Tingjian, a famous calligrapher in Ancient Song Dynasty. The background of Chinese cultural elements.

The World’s 5 Most Commonly Used Writing Systems

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New rules designed to give lobster boats a break, helping whales while reducing closures • Apr. 23, 2025, 12:54 AM ET (CBC)

Calls for Sark to establish its own customs port • Apr. 22, 2025, 5:24 AM ET (BBC)

P.E.I. coroner's jury calls for changes in how people found not criminally responsible are treated • Apr. 8, 2025, 4:53 AM ET (CBC)

Health officials on the Island seeing increased demand for measles vaccine • Apr. 8, 2025, 4:09 AM ET (CBC)

US YouTuber enters Andaman’s restricted Island, leaves behind Coke and coconut; arrested • Apr. 6, 2025, 3:28 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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Island, New Caledonia.

Islands and Archipelagos

Aerial view of island, part of reef formtion, South Pacific, shows water on all sides, smaller islands in background and one in foreground.

Islands

Island, New Caledonia.

Another Quiz About Islands

Atolls surrounded by reefs in the Maldives. (coral reefs; endangered area; ocean habitat; sea habitat; coral reef; island; island)

Know Your Islands Quiz

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

8 of the World’s Most-Remote Islands

Demystified

World Data Locator Map: Australia

Is Australia an Island?