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These monkeys keep trying to mate with deer—scientists have a few theories why
These monkeys keep trying to mate with deer—scientists have a few theories why
Wildfires set Los Angeles's memories ablaze
Wildfires set Los Angeles's memories ablaze
These are the 10 best Hoka hiking shoes
These are the 10 best Hoka hiking shoes
The science of getting a good night’s sleep in hotels
The science of getting a good night’s sleep in hotels
Will the Equal Rights Amendment ever be ratified?
Will the Equal Rights Amendment ever be ratified?
These inaugurations shaped our presidential ceremonies today
These inaugurations shaped our presidential ceremonies today

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Unique wild ice skating experiences around the world
Unique wild ice skating experiences around the world
The science of getting a good night’s sleep in hotels
The science of getting a good night’s sleep in hotels
The Yukon has many stories to tell—soap-making is one of them
The Yukon has many stories to tell—soap-making is one of them
Explore the highlights of Costa Daurada
Explore the highlights of Costa Daurada
This state is home to the most ski resorts in the United States
This state is home to the most ski resorts in the United States

February 2025 Issue

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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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