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Animals
- Does your vanilla ice cream have beaver goo in it?Does your vanilla ice cream have beaver goo in it?
- Wolves hunt sea otters and seals, a startling findWolves hunt sea otters and seals, a startling find
- These endangered macaques are used for entertainingThese endangered macaques are used for entertaining
Environment
- See the otherworldly beauty of Earth’s polar regionsSee the otherworldly beauty of Earth’s polar regions
- Hurricanes are escalating more quickly than ever. Here’s why.Hurricanes are escalating more quickly than ever. Here’s why.
- These tortoises are in jeopardy as good luck charms. Here's what we know.These tortoises are in jeopardy as good luck charms. Here's what we know.
- A tsunami could destroy this town. Why isn’t everyone leaving?A tsunami could destroy this town. Why isn’t everyone leaving?
- Could billions of oysters protect us from the next big storm?Could billions of oysters protect us from the next big storm?
- Which leafy greens are healthiest—and which might make you sick?Which leafy greens are healthiest—and which might make you sick?
- Can we put carbon back where we found it? It just might work.Can we put carbon back where we found it? It just might work.
- How wildfire smoke infiltrates your home—and how to get rid of itHow wildfire smoke infiltrates your home—and how to get rid of it
- Haunted Appalachia? The monsters here are as old as timeHaunted Appalachia? The monsters here are as old as time
History & Culture
- This self-help classic reveals Marcus Aurelius's philosophyThis self-help classic reveals Marcus Aurelius's philosophy
- In 1969, the U.S. turned off Niagara Falls. Here’s what happened next.In 1969, the U.S. turned off Niagara Falls. Here’s what happened next.
- The truth behind the turbulent love story of Napoleon and JoséphineThe truth behind the turbulent love story of Napoleon and Joséphine
- Does this ‘secret room’ contain Michelangelo’s lost artwork?
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- Genius
Does this ‘secret room’ contain Michelangelo’s lost artwork? - She was Genghis Khan’s wife—and made the Mongol Empire possibleShe was Genghis Khan’s wife—and made the Mongol Empire possible
- This all-Hispanic Army unit fought in the Korean WarThis all-Hispanic Army unit fought in the Korean War
Science
- This 'Gate to Hell' has burned for decades. Will we ever shut it?This 'Gate to Hell' has burned for decades. Will we ever shut it?
- Ketamine helps with depression. Is it right for everyone?Ketamine helps with depression. Is it right for everyone?
- COVID-19 can interfere with your period in many ways. Here's how.COVID-19 can interfere with your period in many ways. Here's how.
- Iceland bracing for unprecedented volcanic eruptionIceland bracing for unprecedented volcanic eruption
- COVID-19 can ruin your sleep in many different ways—here's whyCOVID-19 can ruin your sleep in many different ways—here's why
Travel
- This unique pilgrimage draws Romani people to Camargue, FranceThis unique pilgrimage draws Romani people to Camargue, France
- Explore Pozzuoli—the lesser known marvel just outside of NaplesExplore Pozzuoli—the lesser known marvel just outside of Naples
- Searching for Paul Bunyan—and the truth behind the legendSearching for Paul Bunyan—and the truth behind the legend