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Trace your ancestry back over 60,000 years, as written in your genes.
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Their height influences weather patterns, inspires spirituality, challenges adventurers, and even determines the fate of nations. Tour famous peaks in this breathtaking gallery.
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National Geographic produces a wide range of events, from concerts to film festivals. Explore this site to find an event near you.
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Ponce de León wasn't the first to search for this legendary spring, and in fact, he may never even have tasted the water now bottled and sold in St. Augustine, Florida.
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Discover the various, ethereal formations of snow and ice throughout the planet.
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From the longest recorded migration to the fastest swimmer, meet amazing animals that hold record titles in the animal kingdom.
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Fascinating but ferocious, admire these animals safely at home.
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See these killer wind funnels, which can top 250 miles an hour and cut a path a mile wide.
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Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet.
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Get classroom products, lesson plans, and activities, prepare for the Geographic Bee, help kids learn about the world, and more.
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