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New Gallery: Art of Ancient Persia
An enormous and long-lived empire, Persia was one of the greatest superpowers of the ancient world. Blow back the sands of time and gaze at its imposing remnants.
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Video: Underwater Close Encounter
This wondrous moment wasn't filmed on a huge expedition, but on someone's vacation! Now you too can become an Everyday Explorer. Share your videos, view others' clips, leave comments, rate your favorites, and more!
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Anaconda Bite Survival
The world's largest snake can swallow whole an animal the size of an average dog. Watch how a scientist reacts to a bite from one of these deadly animals.
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New Gallery: Life in Purple
Combining the fire of red with the serenity of blue, purple has the ability to soothe as well as excite passion. It appears in nature in everything from eggplants to amethysts, and humans have adopted it as a symbol of royalty.
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Prague Gallery
Prague boasts hundreds of architectural landmarks dripping with history and opulence. Tour the city through stunning images, take a quiz, and get travel tips.
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South Africa
Often called the "rainbow nation," this is a complex country filled with exhilarating sights.
Cape Town WorldWise Quiz
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Photo Gallery: Picturesque Capetown
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Parks of the World
Nature still thrives unchecked by human development in countless corners of the globe. Explore these great open spaces.
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Animal Pop Quiz
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•  Only Female Deer With Antlers?
•  Number of Firefly Species?
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