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Canada’s oldest hiking trail is a natural wonder
Canada’s oldest hiking trail is a natural wonder
Is this the real reason the Roman Empire collapsed?
Is this the real reason the Roman Empire collapsed?
How cutting out certain foods can trigger new allergies
How cutting out certain foods can trigger new allergies
Scientists discover new tarantula species with ginormous genitals
Scientists discover new tarantula species with ginormous genitals
How the Confederate flag became an enduring symbol of racism
How the Confederate flag became an enduring symbol of racism
How a simple cold could bring cancer back
How a simple cold could bring cancer back

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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Canada’s oldest hiking trail is a natural wonder
Canada’s oldest hiking trail is a natural wonder
These 7 seaside towns are perfect for a day trip from London by train
These 7 seaside towns are perfect for a day trip from London by train
Where to enjoy the last days of summer
Where to enjoy the last days of summer
Oaky, earthy … umami? Japanese wine is all the rage.
Oaky, earthy … umami? Japanese wine is all the rage.
Why Zurich's surprising food and drink scene is on the money
Why Zurich's surprising food and drink scene is on the money

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
The race to save the first color photos
The race to save the first color photos
The hunt for the world’s rarest duck
The hunt for the world’s rarest duck

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