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Inside the rise of river surfing, the Midwest’s next big thing
Inside the rise of river surfing, the Midwest’s next big thing
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Is decaf healthier than regular coffee? Here’s how they compare.
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These are the 8 best Hoka shoes for walking
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Extreme heat is ahead—and you’ll feel every degree of it
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Secrets of the Octopus

Octopuses are like aliens on Earth: three hearts, blue blood and the ability to squeeze through a space the size of their eyeballs. But there is so much more to these weird and wonderful animals. Intelligent enough to use tools or transform their bodies to mimic other animals and even communicate with different species, the SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS are more extraordinary than we ever imagined.
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Inside the rise of river surfing, the Midwest’s next big thing
Inside the rise of river surfing, the Midwest’s next big thing
Nepalese hiking guides are typically men. Not anymore
Nepalese hiking guides are typically men. Not anymore
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5 of the best experiences in Niagara Parks
You can sleep in a former UK prime minister's estate in Wales
You can sleep in a former UK prime minister's estate in Wales
Inside the summer festival that brings giant lanterns to life
Inside the summer festival that brings giant lanterns to life

June 2024 Issue

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These images will help you see coral reefs in a whole new way
These images will help you see coral reefs in a whole new way
What rising temps in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlife
What rising temps in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlife
When a people's stories are at risk, who steps in to save them?
When a people's stories are at risk, who steps in to save them?
What La Palma's 'lava tubes' tell us about life on other planets
What La Palma's 'lava tubes' tell us about life on other planets
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
Why are vitamins named after letters?
Why are vitamins named after letters?

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