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Just across the DMZ from South Korea stands Kijong-dong — North Korea’s so-called “Peace Village.” From a distance, it looks like a thriving town with schools, farms, and modern apartments. But ...

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Crocodiles belong to a group of animals known as archosaurs — a clade (or evolutionary branch) that also includes dinosaurs and pterosaurs. They share a common ancestor, which is why the confusion is ...

The Magnolia Fajita omelette, stuffed with marinated grilled chicken, grilled onions and bell peppers, and topped with melted cheese, avocado, and pico de gallo, is a testament to the beautiful ...