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Mythic Monday: Apollo of All Trades

by | Monday, January 23, 2017 |

A beautiful and versatile star of Greek mythology, Apollo was known as the god of light, the god of...

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The Fall of Rusty Patched Bumble Bees

by | Wednesday, January 18, 2017 |

For the first time in the continental United States, a wild bee has been designated as an...

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Dakar Rally 2017

by | Tuesday, January 17, 2017 |

On Saturday, January 14, weary and filthy racers from all over the world pulled their off-road...

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Mythic Monday: Amorous Aphrodite

by | Monday, January 16, 2017 |
Amorous Aphrodite

When it comes to matters of the heart, Aphrodite reigns supreme in Greek mythology. Aphrodite was...

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