“Sea pandas or sadistic killers? These enigmatic creatures invite contradictory labels that say far more about us than them.”
Carolyn Wells
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Hunting for the World’s Most Mythical Cannabis: Big Sur Holy Weed
“California is racing to save iconic cannabis strains before legalization kills them.”
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When Coyotes Threatened Livestock on Central Texas Ranches, the Solution Was to Unlock an Ancient Ability in Dogs
“Killing the predators is not nearly as effective as the intimidating presence of well-trained guardians, a role some breeds have played for 5,000 years.”
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How Lena Dunham’s Cats Gave Her a Reality Check
“After moving to London, the writer’s growing posse of British felines took a walk on the wild side—and taught her a lesson in independence.”
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The Last of England’s Freeminers
“A centuries-old tradition in the Forest of Dean • England’s only independent miners • ‘We can be your best friend or your worst enemy.'”
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Long Live the Rom-Com
Love, Actually, Never Died: A reading list on the evolution of the romantic comedy.
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Rockhopper Penguins’ Athleticism Makes Them the Daredevils of the Animal World. Will a Warming Climate Slow Them Down?
“A visit to the Falkland Islands, where the fearless seabirds navigate the rugged topography with tenacious spunk, shows the new challenges they face.”
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What I Learned on My First Cruise
“My boyfriend won a free cruise playing Tetris. I went along, fully expecting to hate it.”
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The Unexpected Epiphanies of Watching 57 Movies With my Sleeping Newborn
“Between the opening credits and the 3 a.m. feedings, as I watched films in 20-minute increments, something profound happened.”
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The Student Behind a Phishing Empire
“£100m stolen across Europe . . . How did Ollie Holman do it?”