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A Honey Badger and Mole Snake Fight to the Death Apr 23, 2018

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A hungry honey badger and a fearless mole snake are locked in a deadly battle, with survival at stake. Both animals know enough to target each other's weak spot: the head.

Queen Elizabeth II on the Ride to the Coronation Apr 23, 2018

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On June 2, 1953, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II set out for Westminster Abbey for the Coronation. Hear Her Majesty describe the uncomfortable miles-long ride in a golden four-ton coach.

Turtle Hatchlings Face Death While Dashing to Ocean Apr 16, 2018

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On the beaches of the Great Barrier Reef, the first turtle hatchlings emerge from their shells and make a run for the ocean. Almost immediately, aerial and aquatic predators appear, hoping for an easy meal.

How Americans Found a Clever Loophole in the Prohibition Act Apr 09, 2018

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Just because the country had voted to outlaw alcohol, didn't mean that people would comply. The legal case wasn't much helped by a quirky loophole which allowed people to drink existing supplies at home.

Don't Be Jealous of These Oyster-Slurping Beach Monkeys Apr 09, 2018

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Long-tailed macaques spend much of the day frolicking on tropical sands and taking a dip in the ocean to cool off. And when it's time to eat, they prove surprisingly adept at cracking open the clams and oysters nearby.

One of the Worst Man-Made Disasters in History Apr 02, 2018

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Residents of the valley of Vajont in Italy had reservations about a new hydroelectric dam--especially when cracks began to appear in the nearby mountain. Their worst fears were soon to be confirmed.

Could Lab-Bred Super Coral Save Our Reefs? Apr 02, 2018

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Scientists are exploring a bold new plan that could help protect the world's coral reefs. Using selective breeding, they aim to produce a new strain of coral that can withstand climate change.

Never-Before-Seen Footage of Clownfish Hatching Mar 26, 2018

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Thanks to the use of a specialized infrared camera, we're now able to witness a never-before-seen phase of clownfish development: the nighttime hatching of larva from their eggs.

Intense Footage of Kamikaze Attacks During WWII Mar 26, 2018

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On April 6, 1944, U.S. marines faced a battle unlike any they had faced before: the Japanese intentionally crashed over 1,900 planes in suicide kamikaze dives on them.

Is This the Reason Ireland Converted to Christianity? Mar 19, 2018

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Many attribute the spread of Christianity in Ireland to St. Patrick. But Medieval history and scientific evidence dating back to 540 A.D. hint at a more cosmic reason.

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