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What are your favorite hidden gem travel destinations?
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Have you heard of fried egg jellyfish? Their bodies look like egg yolks surrounded by albumen, so sometimes we think about them when we're making breakfast—and now, so will you 🍳
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One of the brightest galaxies visible through standard telescopes, you don't get any bonus points for guessing why Messier 104 is often called the Sombrero galaxy. 🌌
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Nature is full of beautiful sounds—but which do you find most soothing to listen to?
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In the ancient world, Rome's elite craved a fabric so luxurious it was thought to grow on trees. Intrepid explorers forged new paths across continents to meet this demand, creating a web of trade routes that became the very first Silk Roads. Beyond just goods, these routes sparked an exchange of ideas and beliefs between Rome and Han China.
Uncover more about how the Silk Roads got their start: on.natgeo.com/BRYTCSRH1010
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Would you rather explore space or the bottom of the ocean? 🌌🌊
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This view of the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, is particularly spectacular in autumn 🍂
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With the arrival of fall in the Northern Hemisphere, the landscapes of the U.S. transform, and an array of wildlife springs into action before winter—making it prime time for visiting national parks. From the golden birch in Alaska to the copper cypress in Florida, discover the ten best national parks to see the fall colors: on.natgeo.com/BRYTC07251 🍂
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Fall is here! 🍂 Which autumnal destination is at the top of your travel bucket list?
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Daylight can only illuminate so much of the dark, icy world of this crevasse near Scott Base, New Zealand's only Antarctic research station.
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