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nationalgeographic.com > travel > article > paid-content-discover-dunedin-south-island-new-zealand

Sea lions, surf and the steepest street—discover the best of Dunedin, New Zealand

Sea lions, surf and the steepest street—discover the best of Dunedin, New Zealand18+ hour, 12+ min ago   (247+ words) A rich Scottish heritage, abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes set this South Island city apart. Experience the best of the "Edinburgh of the South" with these six standout adventures. Don"t miss: Explore the peninsula"s showpiece Larnach Castle " built…...

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nationalgeographic.com > science > article > summer-solstice

What is the summer solstice? What to know about the longest day of the year

What is the summer solstice? What to know about the longest day of the year1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (664+ words) Once a year, an astronomical alignment ushers in this seasonal change. Like its winter counterpart, the summer solstice is celebrated across the world'and shrouded in myth. This year, the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice occurs on June 20 at 10:42 p.m. EST. South of…...

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nationalgeographic.com > health > article > climate-change-skin-global-warming-air-pollution

How a warming planet is wreaking havoc on your skin

How a warming planet is wreaking havoc on your skin4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (940+ words) It's not just UV damage: Pollution and rising temperatures can cause everything from fine lines to eczema flare-ups. We asked experts how you can protect yourself. As dermatologist'Maria Wei'biked to her University of California San Francisco clinic one day in…...

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nationalgeographic.com > travel > article > best-places-travel-late-summer

Where to enjoy the last days of summer

Where to enjoy the last days of summer6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (726+ words) As sweltering days give way to crisp evenings and the crowds start to fade, here's where you should go to squeeze in some late summer fun. As late summer stretches into September, the United States comes alive with contrast and…...

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nationalgeographic.com > travel > article > paid-content-south-carolina-myrtle-beach

Discover South Carolina's most vibrant coastal town

Discover South Carolina's most vibrant coastal town6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (214+ words) From sun-soaked beaches and world-class golf courses to lively attractions and indulgent seafood feasts, there's never a dull moment in the Southern resort town of Myrtle Beach. Gentle Atlantic breakers roll over the powdery sands of Myrtle Beach, which stretches…...

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nationalgeographic.com > science > article > shortest-day-earth-rotation

This summer has seen the shortest days in Earth’s recorded history

This summer has seen the shortest days in Earth’s recorded history6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1040+ words) Scientists break down the reasons why days are getting shorter'and the mystery they're still trying to solve about Earth's core." Across the Northern Hemisphere, people are soaking up the long hours of summer sunlight, with no idea that they're experiencing…...

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nationalgeographic.com > travel > article > norways-midnight-sun-in-pictures

What Norway's midnight sun season is like—in pictures

What Norway's midnight sun season is like—in pictures7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (42+ words) Along Norway's coastline, the rhythm of life slows in summer " shaped by the good weather and long hours of daylight. Along Norway's coastline, the rhythm of life slows in summer " shaped by the good weather and long hours of daylight....

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nationalgeographic.com > travel > article > best-summer-festivals-to-travel-to

6 of the best summer festivals to travel to, according to an expert

6 of the best summer festivals to travel to, according to an expert8+ mon, 3+ day ago   (172+ words) Festivals, when cultures reveals themselves most vividly, are some of the best times to visit a new destination " here are the six best summer festivals to travel to this summer. There's no better time to visit a new place than…...

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nationalgeographic.com > premium > article > mosquito-magnet-smell-repell

You really are a mosquito magnet. Here’s what you can do about it.

You really are a mosquito magnet. Here’s what you can do about it.8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1073+ words) New research proves these bloodsuckers can pick you out in a crowd. Here are the odors they're drawn to, what scientists recommend to keep them away'and how a future personalized repellant might work. Mosquitoes love Kim Zarins. The insects' preference…...