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Three Things to Know About the Coral Triangle, the Ocean’s Biodiversity Hot Spot
At more than a billion acres of ocean, the Coral Triangle is one of the world’s biggest and most important marine regions
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Dr. Seuss Museum Opens in Massachusetts
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss features a life-sized Wump of Gump, a recreation of Sala-ma-Sond, and replicas of the author’s childhood haunts
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This Wyoming Town Was Put Up for Auction
The bulk of the little hamlet was recently sold for $500,000
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Florence Cracks Down on Picnicking Sightseers
You can still eat in the city—but don’t do it on the white marble steps of the Basilica di Santa Croce
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Tourists Are Now Banned from Photographing This Swiss Village
It’s a blatant—if somewhat brilliant—press play
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Three Incredible Natural Areas Nominated for the World Heritage List
Areas in Tibet, Argentina and West Africa are likely to receive international protection for their rare plants, animals and natural beauty
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What Do They Call a Quarter Pounder With Cheese in Casablanca?
McDonalds has been international for 50 years now… and its restaurants have learned how to blend in to the local scene
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Footage of Early 20th-Century Explorations Now Available Online
The UK’s Royal Geographical Society has digitized its archival footage of historic expeditions
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The Powerful Story Behind Glacier Bay National Park’s New Totem Poles
They’re 20-foot-tall symbols of a slowly healing rift
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Venice Has Been Married to the Sea for Over a Thousand Years
Happy anniversary, you crazy kids
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North Carolina Has a House Cat Museum
You’ll want to paws for this roadside attraction
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Blinged-Out Menorah Debuts at Pioneering Exhibit in Rome
The piece, which is encrusted with precious jewels, was gifted to the Jewish Museum in Rome by the artist Joel Arthur Rosenthal
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Italy Is Giving Away 103 Historic Buildings, Free of Charge
But potential owners are required to transform the properties into tourist-friendly sites
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Indonesian Village Turns Into a Rainbow to Attract Tourists
Every house and business in Kampung Pelangi is painted in bright rainbow colors
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Take a Virtual Swim Through Five Marine Sanctuaries
From sunken ships to schools of fish, the new 360-degree, VR images are breathtaking
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Has Hillary Step on Mount Everest Collapsed?
A British mountaineer says yes, but authorities in Nepal have denied his assertions
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Sprawling Contemporary Art Museum to Open in Bangladesh
The space will include a 100-acre sculpture park and a vast gallery devoted to South Asian art
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Enormous Chicken Painting Comes Home to Roost
After years overseas, Doug Argue’s iconic portrait is back
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Chasing Waterfalls? Head to Yosemite
Don’t stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to—recent snowmelt is fueling spectacular falls
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Six Portraits on Display Deepen the Mystery of Jane Austen
Was Austen demure, sardonic, or glamorous? Each portrait tells a different story about the beloved author
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