What's Your Adventure Dream? We all harbor fantasies of taking off on a great adventure. Here are 11 everyday people who made the impossible a fait accompli. Find Your Big Dream
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Video + Photo Exclusive Nature's most efficient predators are hunting down the people of Tanzania. The big cats are cunning, hungry, and—some believe—not of this world. Man-Eating Lions
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Your Story: Living the Dream This month we celebrate a few people who have attained personal goals. If you've chased a lofty pursuit, send us your photos. They could be published in the magazine. See Big Dreams Photos
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