physical geography
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How to Make Going to the Beach Not Suck
Not everyone loves the sun. Not everyone loves the sand. Not everyone loves to swim. There are no shortage of ways for a person to fashion themselves as “not a beach person.” But maybe they’re just not doing it right. When properly prepared, the beach is a wonderful way to relax on a summer day…
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Sure, You Can Go to Antarctica (but Here’s Why You Shouldn’t)
Over the past few years, a trip to Antarctica has gone from “rare and treacherous expedition” to “mainstream vacation.” However, as numerous sources have pointed out — see this New York Times report, or this 2014 John Oliver segment — the rise in tourism to Antarctica is a serious threat to the environment.
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How to Tell If a Car Was Previously Damaged in a Flood
Flooding can do some major damage to a car, even if it’s not immediately visible (once it has been cleaned). Unfortunately, this means that some vehicles that are irreparably harmed may be shipped off and sold in other parts of the country — specifically, places less prone to flooding where buyers may not be aware…
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Why You Shouldn’t Use Peat in Your Garden, and What to Use Instead
The art of gardening requires simulating in your backyard what happens naturally in the wild. With domesticated soil and plants, this can be a pretty delicate process — both for your plants and the environment.