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Could this be considered “grand theft auto”?

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Automobiles have been prime targets for thievery for over a hundred years now, and the problem seems to get worse by the day.

Of course “grand theft auto” is a problem most everywhere, but this unusual Michigan case gives it an entirely new twist.

Some rural parts of Michigan are home to small to medium-sized Amish communities, and apparently they have their own version of “grand theft auto” to deal with.  [Read more…]

Timelapse video: Aurora Borealis over Alaska’s Chantanika River

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The Northern Lights (aka aurora borealis) create some of the most incredible light shows ever witnessed on planet Earth.

But as amazing as they are, the aurora are even more spectacular when they’re colorful lights are reflecting off a body of water.

This short timelapse video shows the Northern Lights dancing in the sky above Alaska’s Chantanika River and reflecting off the waters’ surface.  [Read more…]

Video: How mountain goats seemingly defy gravity

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If you’re a fan of nature shows you’ve probably seen videos showing herds of seemingly fearless mountain goats climbing near-vertical rock cliffs.

And if you’re like me you probably wondered how those supremely sure-footed creatures keep from slipping off the cliffs and into the abyss.

Well, there are at least three reasons why mountain goats are able to climb the steepest of rock faces without falling to their demise:  [Read more…]

Tidal Wave vs. Tsunami: How are they different?

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Did you know there’s a difference between a tsunami and a tidal wave?

Most people use those terms interchangeably, but in reality tidal waves and tsunamis are very different things, with very different causes (and effects).

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How do clouds float in the air when they’re full of water?

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As we all know, clouds are full of water, and lots of it.

And we also know that water is relatively heavy at a little over 8 pounds per gallon.

So how heavy are the clouds we see floating in the sky above us, and how can they float without falling to the ground?

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