It's back-to-school season, so we've got a little pronunciation drill for you. Elucubrate. Smaragdine. Scherenschnitte. Head scratchers, huh? Not for Jacques Bailly. As the official pronouncer of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, he can tackle any word thrown at him.
The Tiny Fox Making a Bold Comeback
The island fox was once a thriving species on the Channel Islands. But after the arrival of the golden eagle, its population started to dwindle. Today, recovery programs that relocate golden eagles are bringing the adorable furry foxes back from the brink.
Who Needs Roads When You Can Cruise Through Canals?
Most of us town-and-city dwellers spend our days pounding hard, paved ground. But in Giethoorn, Holland, residents float through canals. Built without roads, a series of waterways and bridges connect the town's 2,400 residents. This incredible aquatic infrastructure has even earned the town the nickname "Little Venice."
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