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On this Caribbean isle, St. Patrick’s Day is a unique blend of heritages
On this Caribbean isle, St. Patrick’s Day is a unique blend of heritages
Who was Saint Patrick and why does he have a day?
Who was Saint Patrick and why does he have a day?
Test drilling for oil in Namibia’s Okavango region poses toxic risk
Test drilling for oil in Namibia’s Okavango region poses toxic risk

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Genius: Aretha

    Explore Aretha Franklin’s musical genius, her incomparable career, and the immeasurable impact she has had on music and culture. Genius: Aretha premieres Sunday, March 21 at 9/8c.
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    Travel

    America’s newest national park is a haven for hiking, climbing, and rafting
    America’s newest national park is a haven for hiking, climbing, and rafting
    From ‘Herbie the Love Bug’ to punch buggy, the Beetle remains iconic in Mexico
    From ‘Herbie the Love Bug’ to punch buggy, the Beetle remains iconic in Mexico
    The legendary community that fought for its freedom in Jamaica
    The legendary community that fought for its freedom in Jamaica

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    March 2021 Issue

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    Why are people so dang obsessed with Mars?
    Why are people so dang obsessed with Mars?
    See how NASA’s new Mars rover will explore the red planet
    See how NASA’s new Mars rover will explore the red planet
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    In This Issue

    See how people have imagined life on Mars through history
    The colorful ‘train ladies’ of Ukraine
    Epic landscapes and ultimate adventures in Utah
    See which of the world’s 10 longest rivers still run free
    Why call recent disasters ‘natural’ when they really aren’t?
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