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Two Leopards Battle, But Only One Can Survive Dec 22, 2014

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When Jack scores a kill, all kinds of grassland creatures come out of the woodwork to steal it. Even worse, Jack's rival is secretly waiting to ambush him.

Amy Winehouse Shares Her Favorite Jazz Icons Dec 15, 2014

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In 2006, Amy Winehouse headed to the town of Dingle, Ireland to sing at Other Voices music festival. In a candid interview, she opens up about her musical idols and inspirations.

1,000 Years Old, But Still the Largest Reservoir on Earth Dec 08, 2014

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Located in Angkor, the West Baray holds over 12 billion gallons of water and required 200,000 people to construct its tall embankments. Ten centuries later, its water is still being used to irrigate surrounding fields.

The Chemicals Found in Breast Milk Will Shock You Nov 26, 2014

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Ten young mothers submit their breast milk for lab testing. The reports that come back contain a slew of strange chemicals and substances.

This Mammoth Carcass is Over 40,000 Years Old Nov 24, 2014

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A paleobiologist walks us through the dissection of a 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, one of the best-preserved carcasses of its kind.

A Powerful Great White Shark Tries to Flip a Boat Nov 17, 2014

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While investigating a herd of beached whales, the film crew comes upon a great white that doesn't want to be bothered.

Why Do Lions Roar? Nov 10, 2014

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Lion start vocalizing as soon as they're born. But when and why do they start to roar? We ask caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo. #ZooQs

The Invention That Gave Us This Clip Title Nov 10, 2014

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The invention of writing transformed civilization as we know it. Experts have traced some of the earliest form of it to Mari, an ancient Sumerian city.

A Look Inside This See-Through Frog Nov 03, 2014

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Blood vessels, intestines, the heart - all of the reed frog's organs are visible through its translucent skin. It's a great adaptation for camouflage... and just plain gross.

America's First Multimillionaire Nov 03, 2014

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In 1828, John Jacob Astor built a trading post on the Missouri River. Business was so profitable that it only took four decades for Astor to become America's first multimillionaire.

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