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World War II treasure hunters love this rugged Greek island
World War II treasure hunters love this rugged Greek island
Buddhist monks have a secret to reduce painful suffering
Buddhist monks have a secret to reduce painful suffering
This is what happens to your body if your shoes don’t fit right
This is what happens to your body if your shoes don’t fit right
How 600-lb. megafish became a collector’s item in Thailand
How 600-lb. megafish became a collector’s item in Thailand
The New Cannabis
An exploration into the most critical questions raised by today’s stronger, stranger, ever more accessible weed. Learn more.
- The strange syndrome caused by regular cannabis useThe strange syndrome caused by regular cannabis use
- Why synthetic pot could be the future of pain reliefWhy synthetic pot could be the future of pain relief
Underdogs
Lions, elephants, and whales have had their time, now make way for the Underdogs. Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, here comes an irreverent, hilarious, and weirdly informative look at the loveable losers of the animal kingdom. It’s their time to shine.
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Join a thousand-year-old pilgrimage to the Italian capital
Join a thousand-year-old pilgrimage to the Italian capital
This Illinois city should be first on your Route 66 road trip
This Illinois city should be first on your Route 66 road trip
Why this ancient Crete city is worth a trip in its own right
Why this ancient Crete city is worth a trip in its own right
August 2025 Issue
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How to dig up 55 tons of dinosaur bones from the world’s fiercest desert
How to dig up 55 tons of dinosaur bones from the world’s fiercest desert
My night with the guerrilla balloonists of South Korea
My night with the guerrilla balloonists of South Korea
The most expensive mistake in ancient Roman history
The most expensive mistake in ancient Roman history
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