Animals
July 11, 2022

Yellowstone Park Reminds Visitors To Stay Away From Animals After Two Bison Attacks in Three Days

Over 5,000 bison freely roam Yellowstone National Park. These incredible animals are a symbol of American history and the park is the only location in America that these prehistoric animals have always called home. However, a spate of bison attacks on park visitors has brought renewed attention to how we interact—or rather shouldn't interact—with these animals.

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Photo Contest
July 11, 2022

18 Otherworldly Finalists From the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

Now in its 14th year, the Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an event that any lover of the stars looks forward to. While the winners of the 2022 contest won't be announced until September, the competition is whetting our appetite by releasing this year's shortlist. From the over 3,000 images that were entered by amateur and professional astrophotographers around the world, the field was narrowed to these 36 finalists.

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Travel
July 10, 2022

10 Global Destinations Where Visitors Are Strictly Off-Limits

In this day and age, we like to think that we can travel whenever and wherever we'd like. But, there are quite a few places in the world where that's simply not possible. Around the globe, there are destinations that are simply off-limits. Some are closed to everybody and others open their doors to just a qualified few. The reasons for these closures vary.

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Animals
July 9, 2022

Tiny Turtle Zooms Around His House on a Speedy Set of Hot Wheels

Turtles aren’t known for their speediness, but a cute one named Sergio has finally found a foolproof way to get past the hare. In an adorable Instagram reel, the tiny reptile can be seen zooming around the house on a little Hot Wheels car. And once you see him in action, you won’t be able to take your eyes off the endearing display. The way Sergio “drives” his car is both simple and ingenious.

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My Modern Met

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