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Discover America’s Bloody History at Five Famous Dueling Grounds
Men defended their delicate honor at these bloody sites across the U.S.
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You Can Now Spend the Night in the Eiffel Tower
Be the first to spend the night in the night at this Parisian landmark
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Walk the World’s Most Meditative Labyrinths
History meets harmony on these time-worn paths
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Four People Have Died on Everest in as Many Days
The mountain’s terrible toll has set the 2016 climbing season off to a rocky start
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The Best National Parks for Wildlife Spotting
Plan your national park visits around prime viewing hours
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Five of the Best Beaches for Beachcombing in the U.S.
On the hunt for seashells and other buried treasure? Here’s where to look
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Chinese Cops Are Temporarily Patrolling the Streets of Rome and Milan
A new experimental program put international police at Italy’s tourist hubs to help the influx of Chinese travelers
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Want to Browse Some National Park Maps? There’s a Site For That
Can you guess the most popular map?
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Why Are Chilean Beaches Covered With Dead Animals?
Warm waters have turned the country’s once-pristine coast into a putrid sight
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Five Things to Know About Megacities
Urbanization is happening fast—here’s what to know about the world’s largest cities
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“New” 2,000-Year-Old Geoglyph Spotted in Peru
There’s always more to learn about the mysterious Nazca lines
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Japan Is Getting “Invisible” Trains That Blend into the Landscape
Admiring the scenery just got even better
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Grab Your Pitchfork and Take an “American Gothic”-Themed Road Trip
A drive through eastern Iowa is the best way to appreciate one of the country’s most famous images
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Break Free in Freddie Mercury’s Montreux
Visit the Swiss town where Queen’s frontman recorded some of his greatest hits
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A German City Installed Traffic Lights For Texters
In Augsburg, distracted smartphone users don’t have to look up to stay safe
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The Swiss tradition is much more than a simple yodel-ay-ee-oooo
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Celebrate Earth Day With a Rainbow of Spectacular Photos
Nature’s palette is unparalleled
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Discover the Real Ramen at a Shrine to Slurpy Noodles
The iconic dish has surprising regional roots
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