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World's largest dinosaur footprint shows just how enormous these beasts were

Australian researchers have traced the largest dinosaur footprint ever found, an intimidating 5-foot, 9-inch long impression made by a giant sauropod.




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This creature is so terrifying it was named after America's goriest act of revenge

A terrifying, meat-eating worm is named after John Bobbitt — you know, that terrible episode from 1993 involving Lorena Bobbit and a big knife.




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World's deepest fish discovered 5 miles under the ocean surface

The unknown species is believed to be a snailfish with 'large wing-like fins and a head resembling a cartoon dog.'




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Scientists had no idea where the world's tiniest flightless bird came from, until now

The Inaccessible Island rail (Atlantisia rogersi) can only be found on a single Atlantic island in the middle of nowhere. Here's how it got there.




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German Christmas markets are the best way to celebrate the happiest season of the year

German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun.



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8 Super Bowl commercials to keep the game interesting

These sweet, inspiring and silly commercials are Super Bowl stars.



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Unearthed 2,000-year-old Roman dagger restored to its former glory

The ancient weapon, likely owned by a Roman Centurion, was discovered in Germany by a 19-year-old intern.



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1,000-year-old mill restarts full-time flour making

The Sturminster Newton Mill in the U.K. is grinding out flour full time to help boost supply during the pandemic.



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Street artists literally paint the town at Upfest

Hundreds of street artists from 30 countries descend on Bristol, England, to showcase their talents at Upfest 2017, an annual urban paint festival.



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See the winners from National Geographic's travel photography contest

National Geographic's Travel Photographer of the Year contest winners show the power of nature, the beauty of cities and the strength of humanity.



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Rare tiger caught on camera in Bhutan forest

Photojournalist Emmanuel Rondeau spent a month trying to photograph endangered tigers in Bhutan for the World Wildlife Fund.




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'The Living Forest' is an open invitation to regain a sense of awe

"The Living Forest" by photographer Robert Llewellyn and scientist Joan Maloof drops you into a forest and encourages you to really notice its life.



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10 restaurants that are literally underground

Foodies talk about underground restaurants, but these beautiful eateries around the world are literally located in caves and caverns below ground.




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6 of North America's loneliest roads

You may think you like spending time alone, but these deserted roads stretch for hundreds of miles through remote areas with nary another human around.




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Thailand's Yi Peng Festival fills sky with light, hearts with forgiveness

A spectacular scene unfolds every year in Chiang Mai, Thailand, when thousands of candle-lit paper lanterns are released into the sky and Ping River.



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In this photo contest, the bigger the #fail, the bigger the win

The Global Wildlife Conservation held their first #WildlifePhotoFail contest, where bloopers and blunders aren't just celebrated, they're rewarded.




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Small worlds loom large in Nikon's photomicrography contest

The winners of Nikon's 43rd annual Small World Photomicrography Competition will make you wish you paid more attention in science class.



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Why breakfast should be your biggest meal

If you're trying to lose weight, the time of day when you eat matters just as much as how many calories you eat, new research suggests.



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She may sidestep the Einstein references, but this theoretical physicist is one to watch

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D. from Harvard and she's proof of the growing power of the STEM push.



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More ghost forests are rising up, and that's not good news

A ghost forest occurs when sea levels rise and flood healthy coastal forests with saltwater, killing the trees. Plus, 5 ghost forests in the U.S.



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12 interesting facts about the lefties we love

Like, why are there so many left-handed athletes, and how come they're so good at math?



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Dogs really are 'the best people,' and we have the photos to prove it

Belinda Richards captures pet personalities and turns them into art.




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12-year-old celebrates best birthday ever by volunteering with friends at the local shelter

Boy asks his friends to celebrate his birthday by volunteering at an animal shelter.




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World's oldest married couple celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary

John and Charlotte Henderson are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary this month at a nursing home in Texas.




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Meet the newest dog breed of Westminster

The Azawakh is a sight hound from West Africa that is newly recognized by the American Kennel Club.




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5 surprising things about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

You might be surprised by what the Best In Show winner is served for lunch.




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6 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic

From veterinary visits to buying dog food, pet owners have questions about how to keep their pets healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic.




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July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth

July 2019 was the planet's warmest month since record-keeping began in 1880, according to NOAA.



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Bizarre autumn snowstorm blasts western U.S.

While parts of the country were still sweltering, the West was hit by a weekend snowfall.



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15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest

The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition.



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Waterlogged Venice reels from highest tide in 50 years

More than 85% of Venice is submerged as high tides swept into the city, with locals and tourists scrambling for safety.



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Greenland's ice sheet briefly hosted the world's tallest waterfall

Cambridge researchers studying the event say the waterfall in Greenland measured roughly 1,000 meters tall.



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2019 was the second-hottest year on record, ending the hottest decade on Earth

Earth just had its hottest decade on record but scientists warn the warming trends will continue.



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Watch as much-needed rain pours through Western Australia

Video shows rainstorms rolling over Western Australia, dumping rain on areas affected by bushfires.



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Earth just recorded its hottest January in history

January 2020 was the planet's hottest January since record-keeping began, according to NOAA.



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Why did Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear?

A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle.



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The newest fashion accessory? Live plants

Show off your green thumb — or just your love for nature — with these plant-centric pieces of jewelry.



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What your nose shape says about the evolution of your ancestors

Whether long and narrow or short and wide, your nose is ideally adapted to a particular environment.



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Nordstrom's $425 'mud-caked' jeans are the funniest thing you'll see today

These jeans are for real. You can't make this stuff up.



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8 of the hottest wool shoe brands

These stylishly sustainable shoes let you leave a smaller environmental footprint.



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Fiber for Proper Digestive Health

Fiber for Proper Digestive Health




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When will robots threaten to take over all the restaurant jobs?

The rise of the robots appears to be carefully timed, because it's political, not technological.



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GPS on the West Coast might not work due to mysterious military tests

Strange tests centered around a military installation in the Mojave Desert could mess with your GPS, warns FAA.



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Newest hearables will change the way people think about hearing aids

The new Starkey Halo 2 hearables put the internet in your head.



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The world's biggest (and most powerful) water pistol can blast through a pane of glass

Maybe it's time to rethink the rules of water warfare and retreat to the age of squirt guns and water balloons.



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Live cam offers rare peek at snowy owl nest

Explore.org and the Owl Research Institute team up for a live cam that offers a rare glimpse of an arctic snow owl nest in Alaska.




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What is the world's deadliest animal?

Sharks? Snakes? The animal that's deadliest to humans probably isn't what you think it is.



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Forest Park in Portland: A user's guide

With 70 miles of hiking trails, you've got options at Portland's Forest Park. Why not catch a glimpse of Mount St. Helens or Mount Rainier?



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The best waterfalls in our national parks

Here are seven of our favorite waterfalls in national parks.



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Carrizo Plain: Exploring 'the Serengeti of the West'

Carrizo Plain — hot and dry for much of the year — is a diverse, bountiful but fragile ecosystem.



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