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This Month: Neanderthals, Bee-Eaters, Right Whales, India's Superhighways, More

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This Weekend: "Titanic: The Final Secret" and "Neanderthal Code"

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DogTown DVD
Watch rehabilitated pets find loving homes in Season 1 of our viewer-favorite series, DogTown, now on DVD!
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Killer Stress Quiz
The body responses that once saved our lives in the wild now wear us out in settled living. Understanding the impact stress has on our bodies could help reverse that killer tide.
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How Taboo Are You?
Watch clips and see photos of some of the most unusual practices around the world, then play the game and see how your inclinations compare.
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Gallery: Patterns in Sand
From ocean shores to vast deserts, sand is in a constant state of being sculpted into stunning formations.
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Great Scenic American Walks
To know a place well, you have to walk the ground, talk to the locals, soak up the history and lore that give a destination its distinction. Follow James Conaway in the latest installment of stories following great walks into America.
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Yemen
Learn the basics about this country at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula.
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Video: Life and Traditions in the Capital
Music: Listen to Local Sounds
Satellite Map of the Region

My Shot: Dogs
Every month, readers send us hundreds of dog photos. See the latest picks in our new gallery, solve puzzles, and download adorable wallpapers.
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Islam's Holy Month
As Ramadan is celebrated with a month of fasting, take a tour of some of the most fascinating places in the Muslim world.
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