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Malaysia's Taman Negara: The Oldest Rainforest on Earth

Taman Negara in Malaysia is famous as the world's oldest rainforest. Within its lush confines live a peaceful people in harmony with thousands of species...
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25 Most Colorful Sea Slugs on Earth

Regaled in a breathtaking mix of bold and vibrant colors, and appearing in a variety of shapes and sizes, the sea slugs known as nudibranchs fascinate and delight!
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The Surprisingly Sociable Lives of Sharks

Despite their image as bloodthirsty predators, sharks are actually social animals capable of bonding with each other and even humans.
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Jaipur's Elephant Festival: One Jumbo Sized Beauty Pageant!

An amazing festival in India in which elephants are decorated in body paint, jewels and velvets...
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The Mysterious Origins and Traditions of the Chinese Lion Dance

Lion Dances have been used for centuries to bring in the New Year and celebrate new ventures, but nobody knows for sure how they began.
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When Agricultural Landscapes Become Patchwork Quilts

Agricultural fields can bear a stunning resemblance to patchwork quilts – at least, when viewed from the air – as these 15 examples show!
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5 Bizarre Historical Attitudes Towards Sex

A brief look at some of the more unusual customs and beliefs surrounding sex and sexuality from earlier periods history.
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The Fairy Chimneys and Underground Cities of Cappadocia

The Cappadocia region of Turkey is full of amazing historical sights, but its most beautiful and intriguing treasures lie in landscapes where rock has been carved into...
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11 Hottest Links of the Week

What does a nuclear detonation look like up close? Just how big are the world's largest ships? Find out this and more in this week's collection of link-y goodness!
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11 Coolest Links of the Week

Urbex from down under kicks off this week's 'coolest' roundup, which also features links to some killer art, educational titbits, and a life-size Stormtrooper cake!
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When Reptile Scales Resemble Beautiful Mosaics

Reptile scales may have a bad rep as being ugly – but we've found a stunning array of images that show the beauty in the scales of snakes, lizards and crocodiles.
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The Shameful Secret of the US Navy's Dolphin Soldiers

The US Navy is alleged to be preparing dolphins for mine detection in the Persian Gulf – but at what cost?
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The Plight of India's Pariah Dogs

The lowly street dogs of India are gradually gaining acceptance as a unique and historically important breed.
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The Different Faces of Glasgow's Street Art

Graffiti has many different usages, but is principally used to communicate. A snapshot of street art in Glasgow...
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How the Mind Controls the Way Your Body Responds to Allergies

In a recent experiment, allergic reactions were shown to be stronger in body parts which volunteers had "disowned" through an illusion.
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The Gruesome Reality of Amputations in the American Civil War

Images of men who lost their limbs – and almost their lives – during the Civil War, when an staggering 50,000 amputations were performed in less than sanitary conditions.
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The Beauty and Brilliance of Termite Mound Architecture

The many wonderful shapes and sizes of termite mounds in different parts of the world.
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The Book of Kells: Ireland's Finest National Treasure

The intriguing and turbulent history behind Ireland's finest National Treasure – and one of Europe's priceless historical artifacts.
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The Beautiful Geometry of Suburbia from Above

A bird's eye view of the fascinating patterns that make up suburbia...
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Extinction of the Passenger Pigeons: How Man Destroyed a Species

The demise of the passenger pigeon highlights the devastating effect human actions can have on nature.