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FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!

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London’s Hidden Tunnels Revealed In Amazing Cutaways 

The layout of London can only be fully understood if we examine it in three dimensions. Tim Dunn takes a look at some of the capital’s greatest cutaway diagrams.

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A playful young desert kit fox learns valuable lessons from both parents at Death Valley National Park in California. For about a week, photographer Christopher Brinkman observed their adorable time together. These cat-sized foxes have many adaptations to help them survive the harsh weather in the desert. Fluffy feet provide insulation from the scalding ground, and big ears help radiate heat from their blood, keeping them cool. The desert kit fox rarely drinks water getting most of their hydration from the food they eat. Primarily active at night spending most of the day lounging in their below-ground dens. As with most fox species, both parents play an active role in raising the young.  Photos courtesy Christopher Brinkman.

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On Veterans Day, we say thank you to all the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Memorials across the country honor our brave veterans and make sure that we never forget their dedication and sacrifice. Photo of the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. by Scott Thomason (www.sharetheexperience.org).

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The Art of Martin Rak 

Martin Rak is a talented 33-year-old photographer, traveler and nature lover from Prague, Czech Republic. Martin focuses on landscaping, he shoots amazing nature and travel photography.

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Obermaiselstein - Germany (by Markus Trienke) 

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 Luleå - Sweden (by Barney Moss) 

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Snow flurries bring an eerie realism to the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Hauntingly beautiful, the 19 statues represent the soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who fought in the “Forgotten War.” Visiting the memorial on the National Mall is a powerful and moving experience. Photo by National Park Service.

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We hope you enjoy the weekend as much as this fox playing King of the Hill at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in Alaska. Photo by J. Mills, National Park Service.

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On a quiet morning 76 years ago today, Imperial Japanese forces attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. More than 2,400 Americans were killed and 1,100 more wounded. Twenty-one ships of the Pacific Fleet were sunk or damaged, including the USS Arizona. Shocked and angered by the attack, the country joined the Allied forces to fight World War II, inspired by the call of “Remember Pearl Harbor.” A moving reminder of the service and sacrifice of those who fought, the USS Arizona Memorial is jointly administered by the U.S. Navy and the National Park Service. Photo by National Park Service.

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On Veterans Day, we say thank you to all the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Memorials across the country honor our brave veterans and make sure that we never forget their dedication and sacrifice. Photo of the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. courtesy of Nathan Jones.

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Happy Bat Week! /＼^._.^／\ 

Called creepy, scary and spooky, bats often get a bad rap. These little creatures are an important species that impact our daily lives in ways we might not even realize – from pollinating our favorite fruits to eating pesky insects to inspiring medical marvels. Learn more about bats: http://on.doi.gov/bats

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Sunrise in SoCal

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Seljalandsfoss - Iceland (by Sergii Gulenok) 

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Mostar, Bosnia (by Victor Silva)