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The 15 best gifts for the gardeners in your life
The 15 best gifts for the gardeners in your life
Should couples normalize sleeping in separate beds?
Should couples normalize sleeping in separate beds?
They were rock stars of paleontology—and their feud was legendary
They were rock stars of paleontology—and their feud was legendary
Can a spoonful of honey keep seasonal allergies at bay?
Can a spoonful of honey keep seasonal allergies at bay?
Scientists just dug up a new dinosaur—with tinier arms than a T.Rex
Scientists just dug up a new dinosaur—with tinier arms than a T.Rex
Wildlife wonders: connecting a new generation with South Africa’s iconic species
Wildlife wonders: connecting a new generation with South Africa’s iconic species

Secrets of the Octopus

Octopuses are like aliens on Earth: three hearts, blue blood and the ability to squeeze through a space the size of their eyeballs. But there is so much more to these weird and wonderful animals. Intelligent enough to use tools or transform their bodies to mimic other animals and even communicate with different species, the SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS are more extraordinary than we ever imagined.
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10 of the best hotels in Santiago, Chile
10 of the best hotels in Santiago, Chile
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The ‘Yosemite of South America’ is an adventure playground
These farmers make it possible for hikers to access Alpine trails
These farmers make it possible for hikers to access Alpine trails
Where to eat in Mumbai, India's culinary capital
Where to eat in Mumbai, India's culinary capital
A guide to Philadelphia, the US city stepping out of NYC's shadow
A guide to Philadelphia, the US city stepping out of NYC's shadow

June 2024 Issue

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What rising temperatures in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlife
What rising temperatures in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlife
How to cope with stress at work—and avoid burning out
How to cope with stress at work—and avoid burning out
What La Palma's 'lava tubes' tell us about life on other planets
What La Palma's 'lava tubes' tell us about life on other planets
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
Why are vitamins named after letters?
Why are vitamins named after letters?

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