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When It Comes to Sunscreen, the SPF Isn't as Crucial as You Think
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This Footage From the Surface of a Comet is Breathtaking
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Scientists Have Decoded the Universal Language of Honey Bees
Learn more about the secret language of bees on Discovery.com.
Here's the Real Reason Why Australia Has Bubblegum Pink Lakes
After years of suspecting salt or microalgae as the cause of Lake Hillier's pink waters, DNA analysis helped science discover the more likely reason. Read more at Discovery.com.
The Benham's Disk Illusion Makes You See Imaginary Colors
The somewhat mysterious black-and-white visual illusion tricks your eyes into seeing color. Learn more at Discovery.com.
Why Do Islands Make Some Animals Huge and Others Tiny?
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Being Kind to Yourself Has Real Health Benefits
Studies show that self-criticism may damage the immune system. Now researchers believe being kind to yourself may lower the risk of disease. Learn more at Discovery.com.
The Grand Tsingy in Madagascar Is a Deadly Forest of Limestone Needles
The African country of Madagascar boasts plenty of wildlife, but it also features the world's largest stone forest. Some of the limestone peaks reach as high as 2,600 feet, and the nature reserve is home to several unique endangered plants and animals including lemurs.
9 of the Weirdest Types of Planets in Our Galaxy
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Some Male Cuttlefish 'Cross-Dress' to Woo the Ladies
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5 of America's Most Extreme Destinations
Join Discovery as we explore five of America's most extreme destinations: Denali, Alaska (highest peak); Death Valley, California (hottest, driest, and lowest); Prospect Creek, Alaska (coldest); Mt. Waialeale, Hawaii (wettest); and Paradise Visitors Center on Mount Rainier (snowiest).
This Massive Stone Tower in the Middle of the Pacific Once Hid a Decades-Long Secret
Join Discovery about 350 miles off the coast of Australia where we visit Ball's Pyramid. At 1,844 feet above the Pacific, it's the world's tallest sea stack; it's also one of the last dry remnants of a sunken content. The monolithic natural structure formed after years of erosion from an ancient shield volcano about 7 million years ago, and it's home to what is arguably the rarest insect in the world.
This Mongolian Landmark Is Covered in 1,500 Years of Graffiti
In the middle of Mongolia sits a graffiti-covered monument known as Taikhar Chuluu. Surrounded by flat plains for miles, this giant rock really stands out, and a number of legends have arisen to explain its presence. One involves a wrestler and a giant snake, and another involves star-crossed lovers.
Is Bolivia's "Death Road" Still the World's Most Dangerous Road?
Adventure seekers travel from around the world to drive and cycle Bolivia's 43-mile "Death Road." Visit Discovery.com to learn what's so dangerous about it.
Andros, Bahamas Has More Than 200 "Blue Holes" — And They're Mostly Unexplored
Learn about the more than 200 underwater cave systems that make Andros a scuba diving mecca at Discovery.com.