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2014 Was National Parks’ Most-Visited Year Ever
Last year broke records with over 292 million visits
Everest Climbers Now Prohibited From Taking One Deadly Route
Nepal announces that the Khumbu Icefall, where 16 sherpa were killed last year, is now off-limits
How “Learned Deafness” Might be Letting Noise Pollution Win
The world may be noisier than ever but one scientist warns that our attempts to blot out the sound may cost us dearly
Finally, the First Fish Ever Is Taken Off the Endangered Species List
The recovery of a tiny fish signals good news for area waterways and proof that, when heeded, protective measures can make a difference
Grizzlies in Yellowstone Are Already Waking Up
Warm weather has drawn at least one bear out of hibernation and in search of food
São Paulo is Running Low on Water
What will happen when Brazil’s taps go dry?
'Presidents’ Day' Doesn't Actually Exist
Despite what furniture stores and car dealerships tell you, officially, we’re really just celebrating George Washington’s birthday
George Washington Used Legal Loopholes to Avoid Freeing His Slaves
One of his slaves fled to New Hampshire to escape becoming a wedding present
Britain’s First Driverless Car Stays on the Sidewalk
The car's 15 mile-per-hour speed limit keeps things safe
Jailing People Has Little Effect on Crime Levels
At some point, the data indicates, more people in prison doesn’t translate to fewer crimes
Lack of Snow Forced the Iditarod to Move Its Track
Instead of starting in Willow, Alaska, this year, the race will start 300 miles north in Fairbanks
Can Antiquities Looting in Syria Be Stopped?
The Islamic State is selling antiquities to fund their fight, now a secretive group is trying to protect those cultural treasures
Who’s Digging Up Hadrian’s Wall?
Rogue diggers with metal detectors are threatening a priceless archaeological site
The Group That’s Been Celebrating Lincoln’s Birth for Almost 150 Years
The Lincoln Association of Jersey City claims it has the longest record of celebrating Lincoln’s legacy
New Guidelines on Cholesterol: Eggs Are Ok, Butter's Still Bad
Experts have long pushed for the change since for most, cholesterol isn't the demon we thought it was
Now for Sale: Straw Houses
One new technique for green building—making houses out of straw—actually draws on century-old ideas
Here’s The Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold
A Gauguin painting broke the price record this week, selling for nearly $300 million
The Library of Congress Now Has Rosa Parks’ Personal Letters
The loan of over 10,000 documents from the Civil Rights icon’s personal life reveals her complexity and inner struggles—as well as one solid pancake recipe
Starving Sea Lions Are Piling Up on California Beaches
It's the third year of a crisis that's confusing scientists
The Pacific Crest Trail Is So Popular It Needs a New Permit System
Only 50 people per day will be allowed to start thru-hikes from the southern terminus
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