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Scientists have new insights into Hawaii’s fiery underworld
Scientists have new insights into Hawaii’s fiery underworld
What makes glass frogs transparent? The secret is in their blood.
What makes glass frogs transparent? The secret is in their blood.
Uncover magnificent frescoes in the ‘Paris of the Balkans’
Uncover magnificent frescoes in the ‘Paris of the Balkans’
How the rugged poinsettia became our favorite holiday flower
How the rugged poinsettia became our favorite holiday flower
Welcome to the polar bear capital of the world
Welcome to the polar bear capital of the world
This biblical villain’s tomb was lost for centuries
This biblical villain’s tomb was lost for centuries

Limitless with Chris Hemsworth

What if you could combat aging and discover the full potential of the human body? With the help of world-class experts, family, and friends, Chris Hemsworth is embarking on a series of immense challenges to push himself to new limits and stop the diseases of old age before they take hold.
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Uncover magnificent frescoes in the ‘Paris of the Balkans’
Uncover magnificent frescoes in the ‘Paris of the Balkans’
Into the heart of Puerto Rico
Into the heart of Puerto Rico
To see Malaysia’s elusive wildlife, take a walk in the trees
To see Malaysia’s elusive wildlife, take a walk in the trees
The surprisingly sordid history of Germany’s Christmas markets
The surprisingly sordid history of Germany’s Christmas markets
Here’s where to see ‘the way of water’ in real life
Here’s where to see ‘the way of water’ in real life
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December 2022 Issue

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She took 522 ethereal forest photos. See which ones made the cut.
She took 522 ethereal forest photos. See which ones made the cut.
How do you photograph an elephant? With 1,100 pounds of gear.
How do you photograph an elephant? With 1,100 pounds of gear.
The story behind 9 of the photos from our Pictures of the Year
The story behind 9 of the photos from our Pictures of the YearVideo Story
25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023
25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023

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