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Fragmentary Fossils Help Tell the Whole Evolutionary Story
Paleontological “twigs” from our fossil past can help us reconstruct branches on the tree of life
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Holding Hands Across Time
Celebrating the Art of L. Frank
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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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The Sourdough Show Must Go On
Karen Hirsch | Apron Strings Community Bake Shop
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Cornbread Is the Heart of Down-Home Cooking
Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen | Terry Dulan
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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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