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Animals
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- The 'extreme cruelty' around the global trade in frog legsThe 'extreme cruelty' around the global trade in frog legs
- What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it outWhat does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out
- How did this mountain lion reach an uninhabited island?How did this mountain lion reach an uninhabited island?
- Which travel companies promote harmful wildlife activities?Which travel companies promote harmful wildlife activities?
Environment
- When does spring start? Here’s why each season begins twice.When does spring start? Here’s why each season begins twice.
- Rest in … compost? Eco-friendly burial alternatives, explainedRest in … compost? Eco-friendly burial alternatives, explained
- What is wind chill, and how does it affect your body?What is wind chill, and how does it affect your body?
- These sacred trees face new threats in a changing worldThese sacred trees face new threats in a changing world
- The everyday people making their homes eco-friendly
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History & Culture
- While Napoleon conquered nations, his sister conquered heartsWhile Napoleon conquered nations, his sister conquered hearts
- Meet the women who risked everything to be the first to flyMeet the women who risked everything to be the first to fly
- These pirates went east—and stole the biggest booty everThese pirates went east—and stole the biggest booty ever
- China’s beloved drunken poet died centuries ago—or did he?China’s beloved drunken poet died centuries ago—or did he?
- Who were the Neanderthals—and why did they go extinct?Who were the Neanderthals—and why did they go extinct?
Science
- The key to chronic fatigue syndrome may lie in your gutThe key to chronic fatigue syndrome may lie in your gut
- Why the equinox ushers in the arrival of fall, Video StoryWhy the equinox ushers in the arrival of fall
- How cosmic rays helped find a tunnel in Egypt's Great PyramidHow cosmic rays helped find a tunnel in Egypt's Great Pyramid
- Who first rode horses? These skeletons may have the answerWho first rode horses? These skeletons may have the answer
- Scientists are making advancements in birth control—for menScientists are making advancements in birth control—for men
Travel
- Chile’s new national park offers a glimpse of life in the cosmosChile’s new national park offers a glimpse of life in the cosmos
- This sacred site could be Georgia’s first national parkThis sacred site could be Georgia’s first national park
- See glow-in-the-dark mushrooms in Brazil’s other rainforestSee glow-in-the-dark mushrooms in Brazil’s other rainforest
- 9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival