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World's Fifth Ocean? It's Official, National Geographic Experts Say World's Fifth Ocean? It's Official, National Geographic Experts Say
World's Fifth Ocean? It's Official, National Geographic Experts Say Remember when most Earth Science teachers didn't believe in Continental Shift circa 1972? Well, this week, the National Geographic Society, which has produced maps for 106 years, recognized a fifth ocean in the world, the Southern Ocean. Until now, the Southern Ocean was unofficially recognized by many scientists.  It officially joined the world's other four oceans -- the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic -- on "World Oceans Day" on Monday,  according to National Geographic and The Weather Channel. To watch a Weather Channel video about the world's fifth ocean, click here.&n…
COVID-19: Infection Surge In World's Most Vaccinated Nation Sparks Search For Answers COVID-19: Infection Surge In World's Most Vaccinated Nation Sparks Search For Answers
Covid-19: Infection Surge In World's Most Vaccinated Nation Sparks Search For Answers One of the world's most vaccinated countries has seen a new rise in COVID-19 cases, forcing researchers to question whether this is a trend or anomaly. Seychelles, a small island country in East Africa that has fully vaccinated the majority of its population, has taken steps to close schools and canceled sports activities for the next two weeks due to a recent surge of the virus. According to Bloomberg, precautionary measures being taken in Seychelles include a ban on the intermingling of households and the early closure of bars, despite the fact that the country has vaccinated more than 6…