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- How wild animals eaten at the first Thanksgiving are faring todayHow wild animals eaten at the first Thanksgiving are faring today
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- As tastes change, Vietnam’s bear bile industry is fadingAs tastes change, Vietnam’s bear bile industry is fading
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Environment
- Electric cars are powered by rare metals. Can AI help find them?Electric cars are powered by rare metals. Can AI help find them?
- To regrow forests, the U.S. needs many more 'seed hunters'To regrow forests, the U.S. needs many more 'seed hunters'
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- Experts weigh in on how to save Hong Kong’s marine life
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History & Culture
- Before 'Little Women,' Louisa May Alcott penned pulp fictionBefore 'Little Women,' Louisa May Alcott penned pulp fiction
- How an ancient revolt sparked the Festival of LightsHow an ancient revolt sparked the Festival of Lights
- A rare look inside the Smithsonian’s secret storeroomsA rare look inside the Smithsonian’s secret storerooms
- The Orient Express embodied the romance of the railwaysThe Orient Express embodied the romance of the railways
- Barbados will finally cut ties to the British monarchyBarbados will finally cut ties to the British monarchy
- How the Commonwealth arose from a crumbling British EmpireHow the Commonwealth arose from a crumbling British Empire
Science
- U.S. confirms first case of Omicron variant in CaliforniaU.S. confirms first case of Omicron variant in California
- Ancient footprints hint at human relative with strange walkAncient footprints hint at human relative with strange walk
- This bizarre armored dinosaur had a uniquely bladed tail weaponThis bizarre armored dinosaur had a uniquely bladed tail weapon
- Why an HIV-prevention drug fails to reach at-risk womenWhy an HIV-prevention drug fails to reach at-risk women
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