Disregard what you learned in geography class—Earth may not have seven continents after all. From the earliest of grades, schoolchildren around the world have memorized the same lineup: Africa, ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Like all planets, Earth isn't flat.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The world is divided into seven continents, each with its own unique geography, ranging from the frozen expanse of Antarctica to the vibrant island nations of Australia and Oceania ...