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Their house has stood 130 years. A new fire era may change that.
Their house has stood 130 years. A new fire era may change that.
How U.S. abortion laws went from nonexistent to acrimonious
How U.S. abortion laws went from nonexistent to acrimonious
Descending into one of the deepest caves on Earth
Descending into one of the deepest caves on Earth
The secret behind lily pad strength and other science news
The secret behind lily pad strength and other science news
A Viking ship burial held riches—and a surprising mystery
A Viking ship burial held riches—and a surprising mystery
Tree-planting projects abound. Which should you support?
Tree-planting projects abound. Which should you support?
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Explorer: The Last Tepui

    The Disney+ Earth Day special from National Geographic, 'Explorer: The Last Tepui,' follows elite climber Alex Honnold ('Free Solo') and an elite climbing team as they attempt to climb up a sheer cliff and deliver a renowned scientist to the top of a tepui to search for undiscovered species.
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    Six parks telling surprising stories of the American South
    Six parks telling surprising stories of the American South
    Discover the natural wonders along Georgia’s coast
    Discover the natural wonders along Georgia’s coast
    Here’s why hut-hiking is the best way to see New Zealand
    Here’s why hut-hiking is the best way to see New Zealand
    These are the 10 most popular national parks
    These are the 10 most popular national parks
    Is Saudi Arabia ready for travelers?
    Is Saudi Arabia ready for travelers?
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    Bringing the dead to life
    Is it possible to visualize a 1,200-year-old Peruvian queen or a medieval murder victim? Using forensic facial reconstruction, history “detective” Oscar Nilsson re-creates what the long dead looked like when they walked the Earth.
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    Poetry Party

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    May 2022 Issue

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    Why forests are our best chance for survival in a warming world
    Why forests are our best chance for survival in a warming world
    Explore one of the first forests on Earth
    Explore one of the first forests on Earth
    How a warming climate threatens forest elephants
    How a warming climate threatens forest elephants
    See the remarkable richness of life in Europe’s old-growth forests
    See the remarkable richness of life in Europe’s old-growth forests
    How Australia’s Aboriginal people fight fire—with fire
    How Australia’s Aboriginal people fight fire—with fire
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