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Trace your ancestry back over 60,000 years, as written in your genes.
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Do you know who built the 150-year-old fort that has its remains in downtown Las Vegas? Or what percentage of Sweden's population is foreign-born? Find out in our WorldWise quizzes.
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Witness the transcendent yet vulnerable wilderness of the Kronotsky Reserve, a fiercely protected area graced with geysers, volcanoes, and uninterrupted flora and fauna.
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Explore Saturn’s rings and moons, get quick facts, and see how much you would weigh on this big and beautiful planet.
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There are some places that stand out, and not for the better. Get Costas Christ's top ten worst green travel destinations, and find out why these places are best avoided.
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Take a closer look at what our planet has been doing for the past few billion years.
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Get classroom products, lesson plans, and activities, prepare for the Geographic Bee, help kids learn about the world, and more.
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