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Knock seeing this glowing phenomenon off your bucket list.

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Nothing beats the magic of a real toy store this time of year.

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1. Run 26.2 miles in the Antarctic Ice Marathon.

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Including an igloo cathedral.

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The world's national anthems are a mixed bag of patriotism, poetry, and the peculiar.

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The “friendly skies” are rarely friendly in practice, but this is pretty outrageous.

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Read the fine print before booking that affordable flight.

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Traveling with someone for the first time is exciting, but it can also reveal hidden sides of your companion.

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The back catalog of former World’s Tallest Building title-holders actually includes some quite surprising entries.

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Thanksgiving seems like a holiday that's as American as apple pie, or pumpkin pie for that matter. But actually, there are variants of this day all around the world.

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Many of our ancient natural landmarks have taken a hit in the last century

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Sometimes, the building you're looking out of is as interesting as the view itself.

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The swine may be lonely, but he's also famous and well-cared for.

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Marta Minujín's work challenges the repression of knowledge and free speech.

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Follow these guidelines and we guarantee you can fit everything you need in a single bag.

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Because everyone's felt the impulse to run into the closet, shut the door, and shriek out the tension.

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The final product is described as "surprisingly sweet."

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Castel Gandolfo has been used as a papal getaway spot since the 17th century.

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These parades and jack-o'-lantern festivals are a notch above your neighborhood party.

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The self-driving revolution promises to be refreshing.

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Months of below-normal rainfall can have a big impact on how much color shows up in the trees.

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Dining at 30,000 feet doesn't have to be a source of dread.

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