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Antelope Canyon Photos: Where Water Runs Through Rocks
Antelope Canyon is possibly the most beautiful rocky landscape in the world. Here's a look at the stunning formations in a national park.
In Photos: 'Bloodhound' Car Has a Jet Engine. And It Could Break the Sound Barrier.
This jet-powered car called Bloodhound aims to break the sound barrier and then break the land speed record.
In Photos: 'Cachette of the Priests' Discovered in Luxor
Archaeologists near Luxor, Egypt, have discovered 30 sealed wooden coffins with mummies inside, some of which belonged to ancient Egyptian priests. Here are photos of the findings.
Photos: Hidden Ruins of an Old Scottish Whisky Distillery
These ruined stone buildings hidden in the forest in the Scottish Highlands would have been an ideal site for making illicit whisky.
Photos of the Pika, North America's Cutest Mammal
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Photos: How to Identify a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
The western diamondback rattlesnake is the largest of the 32 known species of rattlesnakes found in North America. Here's how you can tell it's the western diamondback.
Animal Camo: Can You Find the Animals Hiding Out in These Images?
Animals are amazing hiders, using their camouflaged coats to blend in with their environments and appear invisible.
Photos: Hurricane Dorian Leaves Devastation in Its Wake
Here's a look at the damage wreaked by the monstrous Hurricane Dorian.
Photos: Hurricane Dorian Rages in Pics from Space
As Hurricane Dorian pummels the Caribbean and the U.S. East Coast, NASA satellites and space station astronauts are keeping an eye on the epic storm from space.
