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Eastern Canadian Arctic has much more sea ice than usual

Written by Dr. Susan Crockford

Svalbard is still ice-free this fall, which it has been rather consistently for at least ten years, but the amount of sea ice greater than ‘normal’ in the Eastern Canadian Arctic at this date is something to behold. Yet contrary to predictions, polar bears in Svalbard are thriving.

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What’s the average height for men?

Written by patient.info

Height has been linked to life expectancy, diseases, and even educational and financial success. How do you measure up against the average height for men in your country? And what can your height and waistline tell you about your health?

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