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Our solar system has a new mysterious visitor—what is it?
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Scientists want to build 'living' computers—powered by live brain cells
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This underdiagnosed vein disorder affects 4 in 10 Americans
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The Ground Zero shipwreck mystery might finally be solved
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Felix Baumgartner, famed pilot and BASE jumper, dies at 56
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Photo story: A photographer's guide to Texas
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They used to poach this rare bird. Now, they save them.
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How did Jane Austen die? Even after two centuries, nobody knows.
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How Prohibition indirectly led to women’s empowerment
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The best window to see Pluto all year is closing
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The destruction of the Sycamore Gap tree prompted outrage—and now, prison sentences
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For Icelandic vibes without the crowds, head to Canada’s Yukon Territory
By Jacqueline Kehoe
This designer is giving thousands of dead Burmese pythons new life
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The best, most sustainable place to snorkel with whale sharks? It's Australia's Ningaloo
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Two of the best long-distance hikes in the UK
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From Napoleon to witches—discover the rebellious stories of Corsica
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