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Workers board up a restaurant Thursday in Flatts Village as Bermudans prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo. The storm will hit the island Friday. Reuters/Landov hide caption

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Bermuda Braces For Hurricane Gonzalo

October 17, 2014 • The hurricane will hit the British island territory, where residents are making preparations, later today as a Category 4 storm.

Researchers Find Ancient Seawater Had Twice The Salt

November 19, 2013 • A pocket of ancient seawater found trapped underground reveals that during the Cretaceous Period, the Atlantic Ocean was much saltier than it is today.

Portugal's Monster: The Mechanics Of A Massive Wave

American surfer Garrett "GMAC" McNamara rides what could be, if confirmed, the biggest wave conquered in history as a crowd watches Monday in Nazare, Portugal. To Mane/Barcroft Media /Landov hide caption

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