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The science behind why Black Sabbath’s music sounded ‘satanic’
The science behind why Black Sabbath’s music sounded ‘satanic’
7 of the best book festivals around the world
7 of the best book festivals around the world
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How much does cosmic radiation affect us?
20 years after Katrina, New Orleanians are redefining 'home'
20 years after Katrina, New Orleanians are redefining 'home'
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How one shipwreck sparked a U.S. financial panic
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What was it like to live in Old Babylon?

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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7 of the best book festivals around the world
7 of the best book festivals around the world
The picturesque Spanish villages that tourists haven't found—yet
The picturesque Spanish villages that tourists haven't found—yet
The UK's nightlife has lost its mojo—can it be saved?
The UK's nightlife has lost its mojo—can it be saved?
This city offers a stunning respite from Venice’s crowds
This city offers a stunning respite from Venice’s crowds
Why you should visit these 5 European lakes
Why you should visit these 5 European lakes

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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