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There's a particular fascination in places people abandoned and left almost intact — homes with furniture still inside, schools with books on the desks, streets reclaimed by sand or…
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The United States has a reputation for car dependence and patchy public transportation, and for much of the country it's deserved. But that reputation hides real success stories. A…
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Which countries drink the most? It's a question that surfaces regularly, usually answered with a familiar cast of European nations near the top. The standard way to measure it…
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Histamine is a natural compound your body makes and that's also present in many foods, especially aged and fermented ones. Normally an enzyme called diamine oxidase, or DAO, breaks…
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National parks are remarkably safe given how many people visit, but accidents happen, and a handful of parks see far more than their share. Roughly 240 people die each…
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South America packs an extraordinary range of wonders into one continent, and many of its greatest are protected as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, places recognized for outstanding value to…