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These matchmakers will find you the perfect mate—if you’re an owl
These matchmakers will find you the perfect mate—if you’re an owl
Liver problems linked to supplement use are rising—here’s why
Liver problems linked to supplement use are rising—here’s why
Your brain ‘washes’ itself at night. Sleep aids may get in the way.
Your brain ‘washes’ itself at night. Sleep aids may get in the way.
'Faerie smut' is having a moment — just like it did in 1500
'Faerie smut' is having a moment — just like it did in 1500
Always cold? Try heated clothes on your next trip.
Always cold? Try heated clothes on your next trip.
Inside the real-life science lab where Severance is filmed
Inside the real-life science lab where Severance is filmed

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Inspired by White Lotus? Here are the Thai islands to visit
Inspired by White Lotus? Here are the Thai islands to visit
Kami spirits wander in Japan’s natural playgrounds
Kami spirits wander in Japan’s natural playgrounds
Is this the best way to explore southwestern Thailand?
Is this the best way to explore southwestern Thailand?
Would you bathe in beer? Discover if the hype is worth the plunge
Would you bathe in beer? Discover if the hype is worth the plunge
Could this rural railway line be Wales's best-kept secret?
Could this rural railway line be Wales's best-kept secret?

February 2025 Issue

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In This Issue

What made these 1,300 strange circles at the bottom of the sea?
What made these 1,300 strange circles at the bottom of the sea?
How a molar, jawbone, and pinkie are rewriting human history
How a molar, jawbone, and pinkie are rewriting human history
These ants are saving our forests—by spraying acid everywhere
These ants are saving our forests—by spraying acid everywhere
How this tiny forest became a 'giant' work of art
How this tiny forest became a 'giant' work of art
Step inside the factory where the NFL’s footballs are made
Step inside the factory where the NFL’s footballs are made
How do you extend your health span?
How do you extend your health span?

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