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The polar vortex, explained
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How ‘Tiger King’ helped kill the industry it made famous
How ‘Tiger King’ helped kill the industry it made famous
Why historians disagree about the origins of Boxing Day
Why historians disagree about the origins of Boxing Day
How did Jesus' parents become a couple?
How did Jesus' parents become a couple?
What color are reindeer eyes? Depends on the season.
What color are reindeer eyes? Depends on the season.
Contrasting landscapes, worlds of adventure
Contrasting landscapes, worlds of adventure

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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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
Stay overnight at this lighthouse—a thrilling 32 miles out to sea
Stay overnight at this lighthouse—a thrilling 32 miles out to sea
The real winter soldiers behind the U.S.’s newest national monument
The real winter soldiers behind the U.S.’s newest national monument
See the beauty of Bhutan in a new cross-country trail
See the beauty of Bhutan in a new cross-country trail
The people behind the photography
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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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