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The mysterious origin of Stonehenge’s altar stone might have been solved
The mysterious origin of Stonehenge’s altar stone might have been solved
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Why are cell phone contaminants showing up in tiger sharks?
Sharkfest
Nat Geo’s annual must-see summer event will splash off with Marvel superhero Anthony Mackie navigating the waters of his hometown in New Orleans to learn why shark sightings are increasing in local fishing communities, plus ultra-athlete and shark advocate Ross Edgley will attempt to pit his mind and body against four of the ocean’s most formidable sharks. Then, sink your teeth into more fin-tastic programming to explore a newly discovered great white shark nursery off the coast of New York City, unravel in forensic detail WHY sharks attack, investigate unusual shark encounters around the world, and learn more about the biggest tiger sharks on Earth dominating the shores of Australia.
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September 2024 Issue
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What life is like when your brain can't recognize faces
What life is like when your brain can't recognize faces
How these trickster caterpillars outwit and outlast other insects
How these trickster caterpillars outwit and outlast other insects
The world’s heaviest snake has been hiding a big secret
The world’s heaviest snake has been hiding a big secret
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