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Painting of 4 coyotes on game show
Holding Hands Across Time
Celebrating the Art of L. Frank
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Chimpanzee using stick
Chimpanzees: Redefining What It Means to Be Human
Dr. Jane Goodall’s scientific insights revealed how similar we are to chimpanzees.
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Apron Strings Karen Hirsh
The Sourdough Show Must Go On
Karen Hirsch | Apron Strings Community Bake Shop
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Terry Dulan holding a plate of cornbread
Cornbread Is the Heart of Down-Home Cooking
Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen | Terry Dulan
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Mark Dion Tar Pits
Artist Mark Dion's Deep Dive Into The Tar Pits
What blows this celebrated artist's mind? Microscopic ice age plants and rat poop
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The Pink Starburst. Pink diamond.
Fascinating Facets: The Pink Starburst Diamond
The dazzling science behind this precious gem
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