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This summer has seen the shortest days in Earth’s recorded history
This summer has seen the shortest days in Earth’s recorded history
Is it a bird? A monkey? No, it's a new prehistoric reptile
Is it a bird? A monkey? No, it's a new prehistoric reptile
‘Corn sweat’—and other weird weather phenomena—explained
‘Corn sweat’—and other weird weather phenomena—explained
8 state parks that deliver the awe without the crowds
8 state parks that deliver the awe without the crowds
This one-minute workout could transform your health
This one-minute workout could transform your health
Childbirth is still too dangerous. This ancient profession can help.
Childbirth is still too dangerous. This ancient profession can help.

Underdogs

Lions, elephants, and whales have had their time, now make way for the Underdogs. Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, here comes an irreverent, hilarious, and weirdly informative look at the loveable losers of the animal kingdom. It’s their time to shine.
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8 state parks that deliver the awe without the crowds
8 state parks that deliver the awe without the crowds
10 historic—and sometimes haunted—hotels in Colorado
10 historic—and sometimes haunted—hotels in Colorado
8 of the best European national parks to discover this summer
8 of the best European national parks to discover this summer
Dig into Britain’s ancient past at these 7 archaeological sites
Dig into Britain’s ancient past at these 7 archaeological sites
Need a burnout break? Consider an all-inclusive resort.
Need a burnout break? Consider an all-inclusive resort.

August 2025 Issue

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How to dig up 55 tons of dinosaur bones from the world’s fiercest desert
How to dig up 55 tons of dinosaur bones from the world’s fiercest desert
My night with the guerrilla balloonists of South Korea
My night with the guerrilla balloonists of South Korea
The most expensive mistake in ancient Roman history
The most expensive mistake in ancient Roman history
The race to save the first color photos
The race to save the first color photos
The hunt for the world’s rarest duck
The hunt for the world’s rarest duck

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