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    Is it true that no two snowflakes are exactly the same? © Getty Images
    Planet Earth

    Is it true that no two snowflakes are exactly the same?

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    How long does it take stalagmites and stalactites to form?

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    Largest single volcano on Earth uncovered

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    Will climate change give us tiny horses?

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    What’ll be the next big natural disaster?

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    Why can’t nuclear waste be sent into outer space?

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    Can lightning smash glass?

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    What would happen if you dropped a bomb into a volcano?

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    Can boats sail faster than the wind propelling them?

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