Whale watching in Japan is on the rise, even as commercial hunts are set to resume

New data shows Japanese citizens prefer whale watching to whale meat.
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A History of the Iberian Peninsula, as Told by Its Skeletons

With an analysis of DNA from nearly 300 fossilized remains, scientists are peering into human prehistory in the region.
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White Nationalism’s Deep American Roots

A long-overdue excavation of the book that Hitler called his “bible,” and the man who wrote it
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This Photo of a 7-Year-Old Girl Transformed the Abolition Movement

Abolitionists used a daguerreotype of Mary Mildred Williams, a light-skinned black girl born into slavery, to win over potentially sympathetic white Americans during the 19th century.
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Meet India's starry dwarf frog, lone member of newly discovered ancient lineage

The starry dwarf frog is an expert hider. Plunging into leaf litter at the slightest disturbance, it has successfully evaded attention for millions of years—until now.
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The tiny Indian village that banned shoes

In a country where people often go barefoot indoors – considering it a gesture of respect and a nod to hygiene – a village in southern India has taken the practice to a new level.
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The richest man who ever lived

West African king Mansa Musa had more wealth than the Forbes' five richest billionaires combined.
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