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The entrance to Actun Tunichil Muknal

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You Can Visit A Cave Where the Ancient Maya Sacrificed Humans

In Belize, the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave is an eerie experience for visitors

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America’s Tumbleweeds Are Actually Russian Invaders

Some say the tumbleweed’s takeover of the American West was the most aggressive weed invasion in our country’s history

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Why Everyone From Conservationists to Yao Ming to Andrew Cuomo Supports Banning Ivory Sales

Because of corruption and laundering, any system of legal ivory trade threatens the continued existence of elephants

Concept art for Zootopia by Bjarke Ingels Group

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Is It Wise to Build a Zoo Without Cages?

Being able to mingle with the animals sounds nice, but is it?

A gallery in the Tate Britain

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Starting Tonight, You Can Roam the Tate Museum After Hours, Via Robot

Spend a virtual night at the museum with robots

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The Salmon Cannon Is One Way of Helping Fish Get Over a Dam

Making salmon and other fish momentarily airborne is an efficient way of allowing them to clear obstacles, some innovators think

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How Plants Could Clean Up Abandoned Mines—And Extract Metal in the Process

Some groups are researching how plants can be used to clean up dangerous metals from the ground

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Hummus and Goat Cheese Are Out; Ramen and Brussels Sprouts Are In

Food trends, as revealed by the New York Times’ coverage

A group of baby pandas born in China last year

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Baby Panda Triplets Born In Chinese Zoo

At 15 days old, the panda cubs are still vulnerable, but are doing well so far

A similar species of Irukandji jellyfish, but with the tentacles (and a fishy lunch inside).

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A New, Potentially Deadly Species of Jellyfish Was Discovered Floating Around Australia

The new species’ sting can cause Irukandji syndrome, which sometimes leads to stroke and heart failure

Iceland's Capital Reykjavík

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Iceland’s Naming Laws Prevented a 10-Year-Old From Getting a Passport

Iceland’s rules for naming children are getting a lot of attention after a few high-profile cases

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Watch How the Cultural Hubs of Civilization Have Shifted Over Centuries

A study follows the births and deaths of notable people

A photographer takes pictures of Lhasa Apso dogs in a basket, during a Dog and Cat Expo in Manila. With 12.3 million dogs to 1.7 million cats, the Philippines is very much a dog country.

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There Aren’t Just Dog People And Cat People; There Are Dog Countries And Cat Countries

Dogs and cats are not equally popular worldwide

The LDSD being lifted into the air by balloon during a test on June 28, 2014

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Watch Video From NASA’s “Flying Saucer” Test

The LDSD test on June 28 went well, and more tests are expected to run next year

A European eel (not the world's oldest, however).

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RIP, World’s Oldest Eel

The eel, 155, passed away in a Swedish well late last week

Joe McConaughy is trying to finish the Pacific Crest Trail faster than anyone ever has.

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Joe McConaughy Just Set a New Pacific Crest Trail Record

He finished all 2,660 miles, from Mexico and Canada, in 53 days, 6 hours and 37 minutes

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It’s a Wrap! The Forest Service Is Wrapping Historic Structures To Protect Them From Wildfires

Similar protective covering is used as emergency shelters by firefighters

A herd of horses in Mongolia

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The World’s Longest Horse Race Is Going on Right Now in Mongolia

With wild horses, broken bones and treacherous terrain, this isn’t a steeplechase

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The Rise and Fall of PBR

How Pabst Blue Ribbon lost its cool

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Jump on Massive Trampolines in a Giant Cavern in Wales

This sounds like fun: jumping on trampolines 180 feet above the floor of a giant cavern

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