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The Climate Catastrophe of the Little Ice Age
We wanted to know what it really took to survive a harsh winter storm in the Middle Ages - and the answers were more intense ...
Sixth Husky on roster drafted to NHL; to join team for winter season
On Saturday future St. Cloud State forward Nolan Roed was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche. The White Bear Lake-native is the sixth draftee on the team.
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The Stunning 50-Foot Lighthouse In Ohio You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
When someone says “lighthouse,” your brain probably conjures images of rocky New England coastlines or foggy Pacific cliffs—not the heartland of Ohio. But there it stands on the shores of Lake Erie, ...
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This Scenic Beach In Delaware Is So Hidden, Even Locals Don’t Know It Exists
Fenwick Island State Park is that rare treasure – a pristine coastal haven that somehow flies under the radar even as nearby beaches overflow with umbrellas, coolers, and tourists applying sunscreen ...
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Scientists Shed Light on the Mysterious ‘Cold Blob’ in the North Atlantic Amid a Search for Its Cause
In two recent studies, researchers suggest a weakening ocean current system is to blame for a persistent cold spot in the ...
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The Mid-20th Century Winter Cooling in the Eastern U.S. Explained
A new analysis of historical jet stream behavior reveals that increases in jet stream waviness accounted for 55-71% of winter ...
Antarctic summer sea ice is at record lows. Here’s how it will harm the planet – and us
New research explores the wide-ranging consequences of record low summer sea ice in Antarctica. From more ocean warming to ...
Driest place on Earth blanketed by rare snowfall in Chile. See winter wonderland
The Atacama Desert of Chile is largely considered the driest place on Earth, but recently saw the moon-like landscape blanketed in snow. Jared Verdi via Unsplash Nestled between the Andes Mountains ...