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Orcas are ramming boats again. Scientists think it’s a game.
Orcas are ramming boats again. Scientists think it’s a game.
This emperor had a decadent grotto by the sea—what was inside?
This emperor had a decadent grotto by the sea—what was inside?
Which sugar substitute is best for you? Here’s how they compare
Which sugar substitute is best for you? Here’s how they compare
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Chris Hemsworth takes on three epic challenges to explore science-backed ways to improve our health. He learns to drum for a brain-boosting, surprise stadium gig, climbs a frozen 600-foot wall to explore the benefits of breaking out of our comfort zones, and embraces brutal Special Forces pain training in South Korea—all to discover how we can live longer, better lives.
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Mount Rushmore’s heartbreaking, controversial history
Mount Rushmore’s heartbreaking, controversial history
Regenerating the soil of America’s heartland
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6 of the best dive spots for beginners in Anguilla
6 of the best dive spots for beginners in Anguilla
September 2025 Issue
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Will Mexico's train of the future leave its past behind?
Will Mexico's train of the future leave its past behind?
What do you do with thousands of dead Everglades pythons?
What do you do with thousands of dead Everglades pythons?
The strange syndrome caused by regular cannabis use
The strange syndrome caused by regular cannabis use
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